Question 1

According to Eysenck, the big-five trait of extraversion may be a blend of which of the following temperaments?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotionality and sociability 
B)  activity and emotionality 
C)  activity and sociability 
D)  none of the above 
A)  emotionality and sociability 
B)  activity and emotionality 
C)  activity and sociability 
D)  none of the above

Question 2

Briefly explain the steps involved in conducting twin studies.

Accepted Answer

(1) Pairs of identical twins are compare

Question 3

Galen added to Hippocrates' four personality types the idea that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there were two additional types. 
B)  the personality types could be combined. 
C)  the personality types could not be combined. 
D)  each type reflect an excess of some bodily fluid. 
A)  there were two additional types. 
B)  the personality types could be combined. 
C)  the personality types could not be combined. 
D)  each type reflect an excess of some bodily fluid.

Question 4

Men and women have very similar needs in communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true about what psychologists have thought about the interplay between genes and environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was originally assumed these influences are distinct, and that has been supported by the evidence. 
B)  It was originally assumed these influences are distinct, and that has turned out to be overly simplified. 
C)  It was originally assumed these influences are independent, and that has been supported by the evidence. 
D)  It was originally assumed these influences are independent, and that has turned out to be overly simplified. 
A)  It was originally assumed these influences are distinct, and that has been supported by the evidence. 
B)  It was originally assumed these influences are distinct, and that has turned out to be overly simplified. 
C)  It was originally assumed these influences are independent, and that has been supported by the evidence. 
D)  It was originally assumed these influences are independent, and that has turned out to be overly simplified.

Question 6

Monozygotic twins are 100% alike genetically

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The attempt to relate differences in gene locations with other differences in persons is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative genetics. 
B)  molecular genetics. 
C)  bio-behavioral genetics. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  quantitative genetics. 
B)  molecular genetics. 
C)  bio-behavioral genetics. 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

In the competition for mates, Buss reports clear cultural differences in what attracts males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sociobiologists explain altruism by invoking the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A)  docility. 
B)  inclusive fitness. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  moral exclusivity. 
A)  docility. 
B)  inclusive fitness. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  moral exclusivity.

Question 10

The long allele on DRD4, a gene related to measures of reward seeking, has been linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholism but not heroin addition. 
B)  heroin addition but not alcoholoism. 
C)  both alocholism and heroin addition. 
D)  none of the above, it is only related to schizophrenia 
A)  alcoholism but not heroin addition. 
B)  heroin addition but not alcoholoism. 
C)  both alocholism and heroin addition. 
D)  none of the above, it is only related to schizophrenia

Question 11

Sociobiology has been criticized for not having enough theory to explain relevant data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sociobiology has been criticized for not having...

Question 12

Eysenck has found high concordance rates in identical twins for alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A recent developmental approach to understanding temperaments suggests which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  approach 
B)  avoidance 
C)  effortful control 
D)  all of the above 
A)  approach 
B)  avoidance 
C)  effortful control 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Both men and women view the following qualities as necessities in a potential mate:

Accepted Answer

A)  attractiveness and status 
B)  intelligence and status 
C)  intelligence and kindness 
D)  attractiveness and kindness 
A)  attractiveness and status 
B)  intelligence and status 
C)  intelligence and kindness 
D)  attractiveness and kindness

Question 15

Adoption studies are a means of studying the effects of adoption on a child's psychological characteristics such as self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The interaction between genetic susceptibility for schizophrenia and an environmental context that touches it off resembles the ___________model.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-over 
B)  inclusive fitness 
C)  heritability 
D)  diathesis-stress 
A)  cross-over 
B)  inclusive fitness 
C)  heritability 
D)  diathesis-stress

Question 17

Briefly explain what a heritability estimate represents.

Accepted Answer

The heritability estimate represents the

Question 18

Parent ratings of Buss's and Plomin's temperaments for their twins are:

Accepted Answer

A)  weakly correlated for both monozygotic and dizygotic twins. 
B)  strongly correlated for both monozygotic and dizygotic twins. 
C)  strongly correlated for monozygotic twins, but virtually uncorrelated for dizygotic twins. 
D)  weakly correlated for monozygotic twins, but virtually uncorrelated for dizygotic twins. 
A)  weakly correlated for both monozygotic and dizygotic twins. 
B)  strongly correlated for both monozygotic and dizygotic twins. 
C)  strongly correlated for monozygotic twins, but virtually uncorrelated for dizygotic twins. 
D)  weakly correlated for monozygotic twins, but virtually uncorrelated for dizygotic twins.

Question 19

Rushton's genetic similarity theory suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people will be more attracted to those who resemble them genetically. 
B)  same-sex pairs do not contribute to gene reproduction. 
C)  altruism toward one's kinship group is maladaptive. 
D)  opposites attract. 
A)  people will be more attracted to those who resemble them genetically. 
B)  same-sex pairs do not contribute to gene reproduction. 
C)  altruism toward one's kinship group is maladaptive. 
D)  opposites attract.

Question 20

According to Buss, married men try to retain their wives by spending money on them and by giving in to their wives' wishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Eysenck, the big-five trait of extraversion may be a blend of which of the following temperaments?

Briefly explain the steps involved in conducting twin studies.

Galen added to Hippocrates' four personality types the idea that:

Men and women have very similar needs in communication.

Which of the following is true about what psychologists have thought about the interplay between genes and environment?

Monozygotic twins are 100% alike genetically

The attempt to relate differences in gene locations with other differences in persons is called:

In the competition for mates, Buss reports clear cultural differences in what attracts males and females.

Sociobiologists explain altruism by invoking the concept of:

The long allele on DRD4, a gene related to measures of reward seeking, has been linked to:

Sociobiology has been criticized for not having enough theory to explain relevant data.

Eysenck has found high concordance rates in identical twins for alcoholism.

A recent developmental approach to understanding temperaments suggests which of these?

Both men and women view the following qualities as necessities in a potential mate:

Adoption studies are a means of studying the effects of adoption on a child's psychological characteristics such as self-esteem.

The interaction between genetic susceptibility for schizophrenia and an environmental context that touches it off resembles the ___________model.

Briefly explain what a heritability estimate represents.

Parent ratings of Buss's and Plomin's temperaments for their twins are:

Rushton's genetic similarity theory suggests that:

According to Buss, married men try to retain their wives by spending money on them and by giving in to their wives' wishes.

What Is Personality Psychology

Methods in the Study of Personality

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

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Exam 6: Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

According to Eysenck, the big-five trait of extraversion may be a blend of which of the following temperaments?

Briefly explain the steps involved in conducting twin studies.

Galen added to Hippocrates' four personality types the idea that:

Men and women have very similar needs in communication.

Which of the following is true about what psychologists have thought about the interplay between genes and environment?

Monozygotic twins are 100% alike genetically

The attempt to relate differences in gene locations with other differences in persons is called:

In the competition for mates, Buss reports clear cultural differences in what attracts males and females.

Sociobiologists explain altruism by invoking the concept of:

The long allele on DRD4, a gene related to measures of reward seeking, has been linked to:

Sociobiology has been criticized for not having enough theory to explain relevant data.

Eysenck has found high concordance rates in identical twins for alcoholism.

A recent developmental approach to understanding temperaments suggests which of these?

Both men and women view the following qualities as necessities in a potential mate:

Adoption studies are a means of studying the effects of adoption on a child's psychological characteristics such as self-esteem.

The interaction between genetic susceptibility for schizophrenia and an environmental context that touches it off resembles the ___________model.

Briefly explain what a heritability estimate represents.

Parent ratings of Buss's and Plomin's temperaments for their twins are:

Rushton's genetic similarity theory suggests that:

According to Buss, married men try to retain their wives by spending money on them and by giving in to their wives' wishes.

What Is Personality Psychology

Methods in the Study of Personality

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

Filters