Exam 4: Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Researchers who believe in the concept of a reaction range are most likely to argue that intelligence is

You are observing aggression in the field. You notice that the males of a particular species form groups in order to attack other members. Most likely you are observing

You are observing a new species from the Amazon rain forest. It would appear that the mating system is polygyny. According to Trivers' theory regarding mating systems, you would predict that

You are observing a new species from the Amazon rain forest. It would appear that the females spend more time looking after the offspring than the males. According to Trivers' theory regarding mating systems, you should expect that

When seeking a mate, men and women display completely similar mating strategies and patterns.

Kris is a 29-year-old groom. Considering Kris is similar to men in other cultures, what is the possible age of his mate?

For a given genetically influenced trait, the ________________ includes the upper and lower limits, as allowed by a person's genetic code.

What process occurs when genetically based characteristics that enhance a species' ability to adapt to the environment, and thus survive and reproduce, are passed on to future generations?

Maintaining the "status quo" of countries engaging in wars is legitimized by evolutionary theory.

Dr. F is a well-known supporter of social Darwinism. Which of the following statements is he likely to make?

Rita has light hair, while both her parents have dark hair. She inherited _______________ genes for light hair from _______________ parent(s).

Evolutionary theory suggests that males are genetically more likely to be promiscuous than females. Some people use this as a flawed argument that men can't be expected to stay faithful. Those people are relying on the idea of

Freshmen students of Superior College are auditioning for an upcoming drama to be staged at the College's Annual function. Differences in voice pitches among students can be attributed to _______________.

Recombinant DNA procedures have been used to produce human growth hormone that has been used to treat children who are abnormally short. The results of the research examining the impact for these children is that

The probability of a child sharing any particular gene with his or her parents is

Among mammals, if females have high parental investment and male parental investment is low, one theory argues that there should be _______.

Polygyny will be most common when

Among female mammals, mating with many males is rare. This is referred to as _____.

You are observing a new species from the Amazon rain forest. It would appear that the mating system is polygyny. According to Trivers' theory regarding mating systems, what would lead you to this conclusion?

A mother risks her own life by rushing into a burning house to save her son. According to the kin selection theory, she is most likely performing this altruistic behaviour because _______.