Question 1

Parental __________ refers to the amount of time,energy,and risk involved in producing and raising offspring.

Accepted Answer

A)  effort 
B)  investment 
C)  commitment 
D)  moratorium 
A)  effort 
B)  investment 
C)  commitment 
D)  moratorium

Question 2

While identical twins are referred to as monozygotic,identical pairs of alleles are referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heterozygous 
B)  fraternal 
C)  homozygous 
D)  internal/external 
A)  heterozygous 
B)  fraternal 
C)  homozygous 
D)  internal/external

Question 3

What does a person who has cystic fibrosis,a life-threatening lung disease,have in common with a person who has a cleft chin?

Accepted Answer

A)  They both received their condition from the genes passed from their mother. 
B)  They both received their condition as a result of a dominant set of gene alleles. 
C)  They both received their condition from a single gene pair. 
D)  They both received their condition as a function of mitotic mutation. 
A)  They both received their condition from the genes passed from their mother. 
B)  They both received their condition as a result of a dominant set of gene alleles. 
C)  They both received their condition from a single gene pair. 
D)  They both received their condition as a function of mitotic mutation.

Question 4

Which type of species of animal is most likely to engage in polyandry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Species where the female has a shorter gestational period. 
B)  Species where the females are physically larger than the males. 
C)  Species where the female has multiple sets of reproductive organs. 
D)  Species where the male has greater success at impregnating a female with less mating attempts. 
A)  Species where the female has a shorter gestational period. 
B)  Species where the females are physically larger than the males. 
C)  Species where the female has multiple sets of reproductive organs. 
D)  Species where the male has greater success at impregnating a female with less mating attempts.

Question 5

The research of Paul Ekman and Wallace Friesen found that __________ are universally found in as many as 32 different cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  hand gestures 
B)  pheromones 
C)  facial expressions 
D)  physical postures 
A)  hand gestures 
B)  pheromones 
C)  facial expressions 
D)  physical postures

Question 6

You are watching a science fiction movie about a strange world where,for some reason,the planet's temperature is slowly increasing.As the planet gets hotter and hotter over several centuries,it is determined that animals that are more skilled at cooling themselves tend to survive and reproduce,while animals that have no system for ventilating heat tend to die off and become extinct.Which of the following might be an appropriate (if admittedly silly)name for such a movie?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic Predispositions in Alternate Galaxies 
B)  Chromosome Mapping and the Andromeda Effect 
C)  The Darwin Effect: Natural Selection In Space 
D)  The Intergalactic Genome Project 
A)  Genetic Predispositions in Alternate Galaxies 
B)  Chromosome Mapping and the Andromeda Effect 
C)  The Darwin Effect: Natural Selection In Space 
D)  The Intergalactic Genome Project

Question 7

The fact that human beings have an elongated torso,strong lower/hind limbs,and weak upper/forelimbs demonstrates that we are biologically __________ to walk on two legs.

Accepted Answer

A)  developed 
B)  advantaged 
C)  premeditated 
D)  prepared 
A)  developed 
B)  advantaged 
C)  premeditated 
D)  prepared

Question 8

How many chromosomes are found in a normal human cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  21 
B)  23 
C)  64 
D)  46 
A)  21 
B)  23 
C)  64 
D)  46

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of environmental change on the evolutions of different species of animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only "highly evolved" animals are able to adapt to changing environments so that they can avoid extinction. 
B)  The more advanced a species is, the better it is able to change the heritability of traits in order to survive environmental catastrophes. 
C)  Most species of animals are able to evolve in direct response to environmental changes so that they can survive. 
D)  Species do not change in order to prepare for environmental changes or in order to become more "highly evolved." 
A)  Only "highly evolved" animals are able to adapt to changing environments so that they can avoid extinction. 
B)  The more advanced a species is, the better it is able to change the heritability of traits in order to survive environmental catastrophes. 
C)  Most species of animals are able to evolve in direct response to environmental changes so that they can survive. 
D)  Species do not change in order to prepare for environmental changes or in order to become more "highly evolved."

Question 10

What is the evolutionary reason why some experts suggest that monogamy makes the most sense for human beings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because human children, more than any other primate, rely on the care of their father to grow up in a normal and healthy fashion. 
B)  Because human children, more than any other primate, have an instinctive need to know specifically who their parents are. 
C)  Because human children, more than any other primate, need extended parental care. 
D)  Because human children, more than any other primate, lack infantile reflexes that serve a life-preserving function. 
A)  Because human children, more than any other primate, rely on the care of their father to grow up in a normal and healthy fashion. 
B)  Because human children, more than any other primate, have an instinctive need to know specifically who their parents are. 
C)  Because human children, more than any other primate, need extended parental care. 
D)  Because human children, more than any other primate, lack infantile reflexes that serve a life-preserving function.

Question 11

The entire set of genes inherited by an organism is called a phenotype,and it serves as a 	
blueprint for everything into which that organism will develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One gene that suppresses the expression of another gene in a pair of alleles is called a(n)__________ gene.

Accepted Answer

A)  repressed 
B)  recessive 
C)  dominant 
D)  expressed 
A)  repressed 
B)  recessive 
C)  dominant 
D)  expressed

Question 13

Why are evolutionary psychologists so fascinated with the study of infant reflexes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because all infant reflexes disappear within the first month of life, evolutionary psychologists want to know if those behaviors do, in fact, serve a necessary purpose. 
B)  Because only certain "types" of human beings demonstrate innate reflexes, and experts want to know whether this suggests that there are different stages of development of the human species. 
C)  Because the development of innate reflexes gives us information about how human beings adapt to changing circumstances over time. 
D)  Because some research has found that infant reflexes can, in fact, be taught to adults, and that these reflexes can serve a life-saving function in specific circumstances. 
A)  Because all infant reflexes disappear within the first month of life, evolutionary psychologists want to know if those behaviors do, in fact, serve a necessary purpose. 
B)  Because only certain "types" of human beings demonstrate innate reflexes, and experts want to know whether this suggests that there are different stages of development of the human species. 
C)  Because the development of innate reflexes gives us information about how human beings adapt to changing circumstances over time. 
D)  Because some research has found that infant reflexes can, in fact, be taught to adults, and that these reflexes can serve a life-saving function in specific circumstances.

Question 14

In species that procreate via sexual reproduction,which of the following is true about the egg and sperm cells of the parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  The egg cell and the sperm cell each contain 100% of the chromosomes of all other human cells. 
B)  The egg cell and the sperm cell each contain half of the chromosomes of all other human cells. 
C)  The egg cell and the sperm cell each contain "spare" chromosomes, in case there is damage to the original chromosomes. 
D)  The egg cell and sperm cell each contain 25% of the chromosomes of all other human cells, which is why every human trait takes exactly four chromosomes for full development. 
A)  The egg cell and the sperm cell each contain 100% of the chromosomes of all other human cells. 
B)  The egg cell and the sperm cell each contain half of the chromosomes of all other human cells. 
C)  The egg cell and the sperm cell each contain "spare" chromosomes, in case there is damage to the original chromosomes. 
D)  The egg cell and sperm cell each contain 25% of the chromosomes of all other human cells, which is why every human trait takes exactly four chromosomes for full development.

Question 15

The entire set of genes inherited by an organism is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotype. 
B)  DNA-type. 
C)  chromotype. 
D)  phenotype. 
A)  genotype. 
B)  DNA-type. 
C)  chromotype. 
D)  phenotype.

Question 16

Male chips and bonobos benefit from the practice of __________,which suggests that different males and different females all mate with each other,so that there is a community valuing of offspring instead of a possessive need to kill the offspring of other community members.

Accepted Answer

A)  polygynandry 
B)  monogamy 
C)  polygyny 
D)  polyandry 
A)  polygynandry 
B)  monogamy 
C)  polygyny 
D)  polyandry

Question 17

What is the main distinction between the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck?

Accepted Answer

A)  The concept of an organism's ability to "acquire" an adaptive trait. 
B)  The exact manner in which human beings evolved from animals. 
C)  The acceptance or rejection of the influence of a "higher power" or "God figure" in evolution. 
D)  The recognition that some traits that are not adaptive can still serve a purpose for a species. 
A)  The concept of an organism's ability to "acquire" an adaptive trait. 
B)  The exact manner in which human beings evolved from animals. 
C)  The acceptance or rejection of the influence of a "higher power" or "God figure" in evolution. 
D)  The recognition that some traits that are not adaptive can still serve a purpose for a species.

Question 18

Jordan has had a lifelong fascination with the study of heredity.From an early age,he thought that the science classes that spoke about chromosomes,genes,and the way we develop from the moment of conception were very interesting.Which of the following fields is Jordan most likely to have an interest in pursuing when he goes to college?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental psychology 
B)  Psychoneurology 
C)  Behavioral genetics 
D)  Psychophysics 
A)  Developmental psychology 
B)  Psychoneurology 
C)  Behavioral genetics 
D)  Psychophysics

Question 19

Bipedalism refers to the ability of an animal to walk on four legs in a coordinated fashion

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Larika and James are very excited about the fact that their first child is due to be born any day.Larika talks endlessly about how much she hopes that the baby will have her green eyes,and James (who has brown eyes)shares her hope,but does not really think it will happen.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because James knows that green eyes are a mutation of blue-eye genes, and because neither parent has blue eyes it is not possible for the baby to have green eyes. 
B)  Because James knows that green eyes are the result of a heterozygous allele pair, and because he has brown eyes there is no way he can contribute to a baby having green eyes. 
C)  Because James knows that everyone in his family has brown eyes, and that because green eyes are recessive and brown eyes are dominant the baby has very little chance of having brown eyes. 
D)  Because James knows that green eyes are recessive, and thus cannot be passed from mother to baby. 
A)  Because James knows that green eyes are a mutation of blue-eye genes, and because neither parent has blue eyes it is not possible for the baby to have green eyes. 
B)  Because James knows that green eyes are the result of a heterozygous allele pair, and because he has brown eyes there is no way he can contribute to a baby having green eyes. 
C)  Because James knows that everyone in his family has brown eyes, and that because green eyes are recessive and brown eyes are dominant the baby has very little chance of having brown eyes. 
D)  Because James knows that green eyes are recessive, and thus cannot be passed from mother to baby.

Parental __________ refers to the amount of time,energy,and risk involved in producing and raising offspring.

While identical twins are referred to as monozygotic,identical pairs of alleles are referred to as __________.

What does a person who has cystic fibrosis,a life-threatening lung disease,have in common with a person who has a cleft chin?

Which type of species of animal is most likely to engage in polyandry?

The research of Paul Ekman and Wallace Friesen found that __________ are universally found in as many as 32 different cultures.

The fact that human beings have an elongated torso,strong lower/hind limbs,and weak upper/forelimbs demonstrates that we are biologically __________ to walk on two legs.

How many chromosomes are found in a normal human cell?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of environmental change on the evolutions of different species of animals?

What is the evolutionary reason why some experts suggest that monogamy makes the most sense for human beings?

The entire set of genes inherited by an organism is called a phenotype,and it serves as a blueprint for everything into which that organism will develop.

One gene that suppresses the expression of another gene in a pair of alleles is called a(n)__________ gene.

Why are evolutionary psychologists so fascinated with the study of infant reflexes?

In species that procreate via sexual reproduction,which of the following is true about the egg and sperm cells of the parents?

The entire set of genes inherited by an organism is called a __________.

Male chips and bonobos benefit from the practice of __________,which suggests that different males and different females all mate with each other,so that there is a community valuing of offspring instead of a possessive need to kill the offspring of other community members.

What is the main distinction between the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck?

Bipedalism refers to the ability of an animal to walk on four legs in a coordinated fashion

Larika and James are very excited about the fact that their first child is due to be born any day.Larika talks endlessly about how much she hopes that the baby will have her green eyes,and James (who has brown eyes)shares her hope,but does not really think it will happen.Why?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Human Development II: Social Development

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

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Exam 4: Genetics and Evolution

Parental __________ refers to the amount of time,energy,and risk involved in producing and raising offspring.

While identical twins are referred to as monozygotic,identical pairs of alleles are referred to as __________.

What does a person who has cystic fibrosis,a life-threatening lung disease,have in common with a person who has a cleft chin?

Which type of species of animal is most likely to engage in polyandry?

The research of Paul Ekman and Wallace Friesen found that __________ are universally found in as many as 32 different cultures.

The fact that human beings have an elongated torso,strong lower/hind limbs,and weak upper/forelimbs demonstrates that we are biologically __________ to walk on two legs.

How many chromosomes are found in a normal human cell?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of environmental change on the evolutions of different species of animals?

What is the evolutionary reason why some experts suggest that monogamy makes the most sense for human beings?

The entire set of genes inherited by an organism is called a phenotype,and it serves as a blueprint for everything into which that organism will develop.

One gene that suppresses the expression of another gene in a pair of alleles is called a(n)__________ gene.

Why are evolutionary psychologists so fascinated with the study of infant reflexes?

In species that procreate via sexual reproduction,which of the following is true about the egg and sperm cells of the parents?

The entire set of genes inherited by an organism is called a __________.

Male chips and bonobos benefit from the practice of __________,which suggests that different males and different females all mate with each other,so that there is a community valuing of offspring instead of a possessive need to kill the offspring of other community members.

What is the main distinction between the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck?

Bipedalism refers to the ability of an animal to walk on four legs in a coordinated fashion

Larika and James are very excited about the fact that their first child is due to be born any day.Larika talks endlessly about how much she hopes that the baby will have her green eyes,and James (who has brown eyes)shares her hope,but does not really think it will happen.Why?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Human Brain

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Sex and Gender

Human Development II: Social Development

Emotion and Motivation

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Personality and Individual Differences

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters