Question 1

Given the logic of evolutionary psychology,we can assume our distant ancestors preferred _______ foods.

Accepted Answer

A) sweet 
B) bitter and sour 
C) nutritious and energy-providing 
D) vegetarian 
A) sweet 
B) bitter and sour 
C) nutritious and energy-providing 
D) vegetarian

Question 2

Seven-year-old Mary says "Thank you" after opening each birthday present she receives because her family considers it to be proper behavior.This best illustrates the influence of a

Accepted Answer

A) norm. 
B) schema. 
C) role. 
D) stereotype. 
A) norm. 
B) schema. 
C) role. 
D) stereotype.

Question 3

In your opinion,what are the most important gender differences described in the textbook? Why?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the most important gender

Question 4

Harris (1996)suggested that if children were left with their same schools,neighborhoods,and peers,but their parents were switched,the children would develop into the same sort of adults.This conclusion reflects the power of

Accepted Answer

A) parents. 
B) siblings. 
C) peers. 
D) teachers. 
A) parents. 
B) siblings. 
C) peers. 
D) teachers.

Question 5

Research on possible hormonal influences on aggression has indicated that

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone levels influence animal aggression but not human aggression. 
B) violent male criminals have higher than normal testosterone levels. 
C) gender differences in aggression are clearly unrelated to hormonal differences. 
D) administering testosterone reduces aggression in most animals. 
A) testosterone levels influence animal aggression but not human aggression. 
B) violent male criminals have higher than normal testosterone levels. 
C) gender differences in aggression are clearly unrelated to hormonal differences. 
D) administering testosterone reduces aggression in most animals.

Question 6

Maccoby (2002)found that girls tend to _______ compared to boys.

Accepted Answer

A) be less nurturing 
B) talk more intimately 
C) play more aggressively 
D) be more active 
A) be less nurturing 
B) talk more intimately 
C) play more aggressively 
D) be more active

Question 7

One dramatic finding from developmental psychology (Plomin & Daniels,1987)is that two children in the same family are,on average,

Accepted Answer

A) as different from one another as two children selected at random. 
B) more likely to share the same general personality characteristics than two children selected at random. 
C) completely uninfluenced by their genetic heritage. 
D) likely to share the same IQ. 
A) as different from one another as two children selected at random. 
B) more likely to share the same general personality characteristics than two children selected at random. 
C) completely uninfluenced by their genetic heritage. 
D) likely to share the same IQ.

Question 8

The incest taboo is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) natural selection. 
B) a culturally specific norm. 
C) a universal norm. 
D) universal social belief dimension. 
A) natural selection. 
B) a culturally specific norm. 
C) a universal norm. 
D) universal social belief dimension.

Question 9

Evolutionary psychology would explain the male tendency to display their "abs and assets" as an example of their striving to offer what women desire,which is

Accepted Answer

A) charm. 
B) generosity. 
C) a sensitive and emotional nature. 
D) external resources and physical protection. 
A) charm. 
B) generosity. 
C) a sensitive and emotional nature. 
D) external resources and physical protection.

Question 10

According to Myers,most Americans maintain a personal space between themselves and strangers of approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 4 feet or less. 
B) 4 feet or more. 
C) 2 feet or less. 
D) 2 feet or more. 
A) 4 feet or less. 
B) 4 feet or more. 
C) 2 feet or less. 
D) 2 feet or more.

Question 11

Evolutionary psychologists suggest that males are sexually assertive while females are more selective of sexual partners because

Accepted Answer

A) males outnumber females. 
B) each strategy is likely to promote gene survival. 
C) males and females are socialized differently. 
D) of differences in brain chemistry. 
A) males outnumber females. 
B) each strategy is likely to promote gene survival. 
C) males and females are socialized differently. 
D) of differences in brain chemistry.

Question 12

When men and women want empathy and understanding,they are most likely to turn to a

Accepted Answer

A) spouse. 
B) woman. 
C) man. 
D) coworker. 
A) spouse. 
B) woman. 
C) man. 
D) coworker.

Question 13

As men and women perform more similar roles,their psychological differences

Accepted Answer

A) shrink. 
B) magnify. 
C) stay the same. 
D) are unknown. 
A) shrink. 
B) magnify. 
C) stay the same. 
D) are unknown.

Question 14

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Women buy more greeting cards than men. 
B) Women spend more time caring for aging parents than men. 
C) Men make fewer long distance calls to friends than women. 
D) After the birth of a child,men become more traditional in their gender-related attitudes than women. 
A) Women buy more greeting cards than men. 
B) Women spend more time caring for aging parents than men. 
C) Men make fewer long distance calls to friends than women. 
D) After the birth of a child,men become more traditional in their gender-related attitudes than women.

Question 15

The amount of personal space we require is based on all the following factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) culture. 
B) weight. 
C) familiarity. 
D) age. 
A) culture. 
B) weight. 
C) familiarity. 
D) age.

Question 16

Your mother has commented on how little time your older sister,who recently married,spends on housework,as compared to what she herself used to spend when she was a newlywed.Your mother's comment reflects how gender roles

Accepted Answer

A) are learned. 
B) are biologically determined. 
C) vary by culture. 
D) vary over time. 
A) are learned. 
B) are biologically determined. 
C) vary by culture. 
D) vary over time.

Question 17

You choose to attend a college that is known for its arts program,as you would like to develop your talents further.This is an example of how

Accepted Answer

A) the social situation affects different people differently. 
B) people choose their social situations. 
C) people create their social situations. 
D) social situations have little effect. 
A) the social situation affects different people differently. 
B) people choose their social situations. 
C) people create their social situations. 
D) social situations have little effect.

Given the logic of evolutionary psychology,we can assume our distant ancestors preferred _______ foods.

Seven-year-old Mary says "Thank you" after opening each birthday present she receives because her family considers it to be proper behavior.This best illustrates the influence of a

In your opinion,what are the most important gender differences described in the textbook? Why?

Harris (1996)suggested that if children were left with their same schools,neighborhoods,and peers,but their parents were switched,the children would develop into the same sort of adults.This conclusion reflects the power of

Research on possible hormonal influences on aggression has indicated that

Maccoby (2002)found that girls tend to _______ compared to boys.

One dramatic finding from developmental psychology (Plomin & Daniels,1987)is that two children in the same family are,on average,

The incest taboo is an example of

Evolutionary psychology would explain the male tendency to display their "abs and assets" as an example of their striving to offer what women desire,which is

According to Myers,most Americans maintain a personal space between themselves and strangers of approximately

Evolutionary psychologists suggest that males are sexually assertive while females are more selective of sexual partners because

When men and women want empathy and understanding,they are most likely to turn to a

As men and women perform more similar roles,their psychological differences

Which of the following is false?

The amount of personal space we require is based on all the following factors EXCEPT

Your mother has commented on how little time your older sister,who recently married,spends on housework,as compared to what she herself used to spend when she was a newlywed.Your mother's comment reflects how gender roles

You choose to attend a college that is known for its arts program,as you would like to develop your talents further.This is an example of how

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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Exam 5: Genes,culture,and Gender

Given the logic of evolutionary psychology,we can assume our distant ancestors preferred _______ foods.

Seven-year-old Mary says "Thank you" after opening each birthday present she receives because her family considers it to be proper behavior.This best illustrates the influence of a

In your opinion,what are the most important gender differences described in the textbook? Why?

Harris (1996)suggested that if children were left with their same schools,neighborhoods,and peers,but their parents were switched,the children would develop into the same sort of adults.This conclusion reflects the power of

Research on possible hormonal influences on aggression has indicated that

Maccoby (2002)found that girls tend to _______ compared to boys.

One dramatic finding from developmental psychology (Plomin & Daniels,1987)is that two children in the same family are,on average,

The incest taboo is an example of

Evolutionary psychology would explain the male tendency to display their "abs and assets" as an example of their striving to offer what women desire,which is

According to Myers,most Americans maintain a personal space between themselves and strangers of approximately

Evolutionary psychologists suggest that males are sexually assertive while females are more selective of sexual partners because

When men and women want empathy and understanding,they are most likely to turn to a

As men and women perform more similar roles,their psychological differences

Which of the following is false?

The amount of personal space we require is based on all the following factors EXCEPT

Your mother has commented on how little time your older sister,who recently married,spends on housework,as compared to what she herself used to spend when she was a newlywed.Your mother's comment reflects how gender roles

You choose to attend a college that is known for its arts program,as you would like to develop your talents further.This is an example of how

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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