Question 1

What is one explanation for why people are getting taller in many regions of the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  People in those regions have better nutrition and lower rates of infectious disease than they did in the past. 
B)  People in those regions have better medical care than people in other parts of the world. 
C)  People across the world are getting taller due to gene flow from taller populations. 
D)  People are getting taller because tall people are more likely to have children, and the genes are becoming more frequent. 
A)  People in those regions have better nutrition and lower rates of infectious disease than they did in the past. 
B)  People in those regions have better medical care than people in other parts of the world. 
C)  People across the world are getting taller due to gene flow from taller populations. 
D)  People are getting taller because tall people are more likely to have children, and the genes are becoming more frequent. A

Question 2

In what has been called "one of the first examples of biological warfare," Europeans may have deliberately spread __________ to Native American populations.

Accepted Answer

A)  smallpox 
B)  cholera 
C)  measles 
D)  tuberculosis 
A)  smallpox 
B)  cholera 
C)  measles 
D)  tuberculosis A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a cultural practice that physically distinguishes members of the culture from outsiders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judeo-Christian circumcision 
B)  skinny jeans 
C)  traditional dress among the Amish 
D)  straightening or coloring one's hair 
A)  Judeo-Christian circumcision 
B)  skinny jeans 
C)  traditional dress among the Amish 
D)  straightening or coloring one's hair A

Question 4

Sickle-cell anemia is an example of __________ selection.

Accepted Answer

A)  balancing 
B)  directional 
C)  normalizing 
D)  disruptive 
A)  balancing 
B)  directional 
C)  normalizing 
D)  disruptive

Question 5

If "black" Americans really were less intelligent than "white" Americans,their IQ scores should __________ "white" Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  range lower than the curve of 
B)  have a higher mean than 
C)  have a wider distribution than those of 
D)  have a more bell-shaped distribution than those of 
A)  range lower than the curve of 
B)  have a higher mean than 
C)  have a wider distribution than those of 
D)  have a more bell-shaped distribution than those of

Question 6

The first large-scale intelligence testing in the United States began with its entry into __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  World War I 
B)  World War II 
C)  the Korean War 
D)  the Vietnam War 
A)  World War I 
B)  World War II 
C)  the Korean War 
D)  the Vietnam War

Question 7

An advantage of light skin is greater absorption of vitamin __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  D 
B)  C 
C)  A 
D)  E 
A)  D 
B)  C 
C)  A 
D)  E

Question 8

Why do the authors of the textbook not support the belief that it is scientifically useful to connect human "races" and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their research concluded that most behaviors showed no difference between supposed "racial" groups. 
B)  The connection between "race" and behavior is intangible and unsuitable for scientific study. 
C)  There is not enough cultural data available to create a good study sample 
D)  The authors believe that it makes more sense to connect "races" with emotions than with behaviors. 
A)  Their research concluded that most behaviors showed no difference between supposed "racial" groups. 
B)  The connection between "race" and behavior is intangible and unsuitable for scientific study. 
C)  There is not enough cultural data available to create a good study sample 
D)  The authors believe that it makes more sense to connect "races" with emotions than with behaviors.

Question 9

What is the difference between acclimatization and adaptation? Explain how you test whether a trait is due to one or the other,and give a reliable example of each.

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should includ

Question 10

Which of these facts supports the idea that racial differences in testing are driven by social environment and expectations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The difference in GRE scores between "black" and "white" students disappeared after President Obama's election. 
B)  "Asians" have a mean IQ score about 15 points above that of "whites." 
C)  The same individual taking the same test could achieve very different scores based on how rested they were, the breakfast they had that day, or their stress levels. 
D)  IQ tests measure predicted scholastic achievement more accurately than they measure intelligence. 
A)  The difference in GRE scores between "black" and "white" students disappeared after President Obama's election. 
B)  "Asians" have a mean IQ score about 15 points above that of "whites." 
C)  The same individual taking the same test could achieve very different scores based on how rested they were, the breakfast they had that day, or their stress levels. 
D)  IQ tests measure predicted scholastic achievement more accurately than they measure intelligence.

Question 11

Racism is the belief that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  some races are innately inferior to others 
B)  there are variations in human populations 
C)  variations between human populations not socially important 
D)  all races are equal 
A)  some races are innately inferior to others 
B)  there are variations in human populations 
C)  variations between human populations not socially important 
D)  all races are equal

Question 12

__________ results in more favorable genes becoming more frequent in a population over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural selection 
B)  Mutation 
C)  Hybridization 
D)  Technology 
A)  Natural selection 
B)  Mutation 
C)  Hybridization 
D)  Technology

Question 13

Where would you expect to find the greatest genetic variation in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Africa 
B)  South Asia 
C)  Europe 
D)  Australia 
A)  Africa 
B)  South Asia 
C)  Europe 
D)  Australia

Question 14

__________ are changes in the structure of genes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mutations 
B)  Gene frequencies 
C)  Adaptations 
D)  Alleles 
A)  Mutations 
B)  Gene frequencies 
C)  Adaptations 
D)  Alleles

Question 15

Which of these illnesses is due to an abnormality of the red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle-cell anemia 
B)  Hodgkin's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's 
D)  HIV/AIDS 
A)  sickle-cell anemia 
B)  Hodgkin's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's 
D)  HIV/AIDS

Question 16

How does a population develop inherited resistances to diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Past exposure to a disease favors genetic traits that provide protection. 
B)  Medical techniques are used to immunize themselves. 
C)  All contact with other populations who carry disease is avoided. 
D)  Disease resistance happens automatically over time. 
A)  Past exposure to a disease favors genetic traits that provide protection. 
B)  Medical techniques are used to immunize themselves. 
C)  All contact with other populations who carry disease is avoided. 
D)  Disease resistance happens automatically over time.

Question 17

Do you think the perpetuation of human variability or the creation of an invariable "perfect" human is a better goal for the future of humanity? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1.Explo

Question 18

Humans are influenced by their environment,but at the same time humans can dramatically change their environment.What is an example of this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  harnessing energy to create heat 
B)  having dark skin in environments near the equator 
C)  walking upright 
D)  having complex language 
A)  harnessing energy to create heat 
B)  having dark skin in environments near the equator 
C)  walking upright 
D)  having complex language

Question 19

Many people treat __________ as the most important indicator of "race."

Accepted Answer

A)  skin color 
B)  body shape 
C)  facial features 
D)  height 
A)  skin color 
B)  body shape 
C)  facial features 
D)  height

Question 20

How did Klineberg show that the environment has an influence on IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  He tested "black" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had been in the North, the higher their IQ. 
B)  He tested "black" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had stayed in the South, the higher their IQ. 
C)  He tested "white" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had been in the North, the higher their IQ. 
D)  He tested "white" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had stayed in the South, the higher their IQ. 
A)  He tested "black" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had been in the North, the higher their IQ. 
B)  He tested "black" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had stayed in the South, the higher their IQ. 
C)  He tested "white" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had been in the North, the higher their IQ. 
D)  He tested "white" schoolgirls from the South who had spent varying lengths of time in the north, and found that the longer the girls had stayed in the South, the higher their IQ.

What is one explanation for why people are getting taller in many regions of the world?

In what has been called "one of the first examples of biological warfare," Europeans may have deliberately spread __________ to Native American populations.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural practice that physically distinguishes members of the culture from outsiders?

Sickle-cell anemia is an example of __________ selection.

If "black" Americans really were less intelligent than "white" Americans,their IQ scores should __________ "white" Americans.

The first large-scale intelligence testing in the United States began with its entry into __________.

An advantage of light skin is greater absorption of vitamin __________.

Why do the authors of the textbook not support the belief that it is scientifically useful to connect human "races" and behavior?

What is the difference between acclimatization and adaptation? Explain how you test whether a trait is due to one or the other,and give a reliable example of each.

Which of these facts supports the idea that racial differences in testing are driven by social environment and expectations?

Racism is the belief that __________.

__________ results in more favorable genes becoming more frequent in a population over time.

Where would you expect to find the greatest genetic variation in the world?

__________ are changes in the structure of genes.

Which of these illnesses is due to an abnormality of the red blood cells?

How does a population develop inherited resistances to diseases?

Do you think the perpetuation of human variability or the creation of an invariable "perfect" human is a better goal for the future of humanity? Explain your answer.

Humans are influenced by their environment,but at the same time humans can dramatically change their environment.What is an example of this phenomenon?

Many people treat __________ as the most important indicator of "race."

How did Klineberg show that the environment has an influence on IQ?

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Exam 4: Human Variation and Adaptation

What is one explanation for why people are getting taller in many regions of the world?

In what has been called "one of the first examples of biological warfare," Europeans may have deliberately spread __________ to Native American populations.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural practice that physically distinguishes members of the culture from outsiders?

Sickle-cell anemia is an example of __________ selection.

If "black" Americans really were less intelligent than "white" Americans,their IQ scores should __________ "white" Americans.

The first large-scale intelligence testing in the United States began with its entry into __________.

An advantage of light skin is greater absorption of vitamin __________.

Why do the authors of the textbook not support the belief that it is scientifically useful to connect human "races" and behavior?

What is the difference between acclimatization and adaptation? Explain how you test whether a trait is due to one or the other,and give a reliable example of each.

Which of these facts supports the idea that racial differences in testing are driven by social environment and expectations?

Racism is the belief that __________.

__________ results in more favorable genes becoming more frequent in a population over time.

Where would you expect to find the greatest genetic variation in the world?

__________ are changes in the structure of genes.

Which of these illnesses is due to an abnormality of the red blood cells?

How does a population develop inherited resistances to diseases?

Do you think the perpetuation of human variability or the creation of an invariable "perfect" human is a better goal for the future of humanity? Explain your answer.

Humans are influenced by their environment,but at the same time humans can dramatically change their environment.What is an example of this phenomenon?

Many people treat __________ as the most important indicator of "race."

How did Klineberg show that the environment has an influence on IQ?

What Is Anthropology?

Research Methods in Anthropology

Genetics and Evolution

Primates: Past and Present

The First Hominins and the Emergence of Homo

The Emergence of Homo sapiens and the Upper Paleolithic World

Food Production and the Rise of States

Culture and Culture Change

Communication and Language

Economics

Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism

Sex and Gender

Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Political Life: Social Order and Disorder

Religion and Magic

The Arts

Global Problems

Practicing and Applying Anthropology

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