Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the frequency of genes in a population may change over many generations?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutation 
B)  crossover of genetic material 
C)  copying errors 
D)  addition of new amino acids 
A)  mutation 
B)  crossover of genetic material 
C)  copying errors 
D)  addition of new amino acids

Question 2

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 points. 
B)  10 points. 
C)  15 points. 
D)  20 points. 
A)  5 points. 
B)  10 points. 
C)  15 points. 
D)  20 points.

Question 3

In Darwin's second book, The Descent of Man, he proposed another type of selection, in which members of the same sex complete for a partner of the opposite sex. This principle is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  natural selection. 
B)  intersexual selection. 
C)  intrasexual selection. 
D)  genetic variation. 
A)  natural selection. 
B)  intersexual selection. 
C)  intrasexual selection. 
D)  genetic variation.

Question 4

The notion that the wealthy and successful are more reproductively fit than other people is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sociobiology. 
B)  neural networking. 
C)  behavioural genetics. 
D)  social Darwinism. 
A)  sociobiology. 
B)  neural networking. 
C)  behavioural genetics. 
D)  social Darwinism.

Question 5

With respect to the acquisition of grammar, it is the view of linguist Noam Chomsky that:

Accepted Answer

A)  children are born with mental structures that facilitate language acquisition. 
B)  the role of parents in the explicit instruction of grammatical rules has been underestimated. 
C)  motherese is an essential ingredient in the acquisition of grammar. 
D)  children acquire complete grammatical structure due to well-formed training. 
A)  children are born with mental structures that facilitate language acquisition. 
B)  the role of parents in the explicit instruction of grammatical rules has been underestimated. 
C)  motherese is an essential ingredient in the acquisition of grammar. 
D)  children acquire complete grammatical structure due to well-formed training.

Question 6

An example of a characteristic that is either present at birth in all humans or develops rapidly during maturation would be a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  preference for familiar objects. 
B)  natural inclination toward critical thinking. 
C)  understanding of numbers. 
D)  inclination toward human resilience and joy. 
A)  preference for familiar objects. 
B)  natural inclination toward critical thinking. 
C)  understanding of numbers. 
D)  inclination toward human resilience and joy.

Question 7

________ is defined as a system that combines meaningless elements such as sounds or gestures to form structured utterances that convey meaning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication 
B)  Universal grammar 
C)  Language 
D)  Deep structure 
A)  Communication 
B)  Universal grammar 
C)  Language 
D)  Deep structure

Question 8

________ is defined as a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.

Accepted Answer

A)  The inheritance quotient 
B)  Heritability 
C)  Factor analysis 
D)  The nature-nurture argument 
A)  The inheritance quotient 
B)  Heritability 
C)  Factor analysis 
D)  The nature-nurture argument

Question 9

According to Charles Darwin, language is an instinctive ability unique to human beings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The four basic chemical elements of DNA are identified by the letters A, T, C, G.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept.
-A change in gene frequencies within a population over many generations.

Accepted Answer

A) natural selection 
B) evolution 
C) empiricism 
D) heritability 
E) nativism 
A) natural selection 
B) evolution 
C) empiricism 
D) heritability 
E) nativism

Question 12

Natural selection ensures that:

Accepted Answer

A)  only the very strong members of a species will survive and pass on their genes. 
B)  adaptive traits will become more common in the population. 
C)  potentially new traits will not arise in the population. 
D)  genes will not spontaneously change or mutate. 
A)  only the very strong members of a species will survive and pass on their genes. 
B)  adaptive traits will become more common in the population. 
C)  potentially new traits will not arise in the population. 
D)  genes will not spontaneously change or mutate.

Question 13

Briefly explain Darwin's theory regarding language.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the

Question 14

Identifying a single gene has been compared to searching for someone when all you know is that the person lives somewhere on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What evidence is there to support the statement that children who are not exposed to an adult language may invent a language of their own?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 16

Psycholinguists have found that children not exposed to adult language may invent a language of their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________, the basic units of heredity, are located on chromosomes, rod-shaped structures found in the nucleus of every cell of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genomes 
B)  Neural networks 
C)  Genes 
D)  Genetic markers 
A)  Genomes 
B)  Neural networks 
C)  Genes 
D)  Genetic markers

Question 18

The chromosomal molecule, ________, transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA 
B)  genetic marker 
C)  genome 
D)  genetic landmark 
A)  DNA 
B)  genetic marker 
C)  genome 
D)  genetic landmark

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about heritability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heritability allows a person to determine how much of his or her intelligence is determined by genetics. 
B)  A trait with high heritability generally cannot be modified by experience. 
C)  If a trait is determined to be highly heritable in one environment, it will be so in all environments. 
D)  Heritability cannot be directly measured; it must be inferred based on studies of people with a known degree of genetic similarity. 
A)  Heritability allows a person to determine how much of his or her intelligence is determined by genetics. 
B)  A trait with high heritability generally cannot be modified by experience. 
C)  If a trait is determined to be highly heritable in one environment, it will be so in all environments. 
D)  Heritability cannot be directly measured; it must be inferred based on studies of people with a known degree of genetic similarity.

Question 20

Over the past century and a half, Darwin's ideas have been vehemently rejected by findings in anthropology, botany, and molecular genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the frequency of genes in a population may change over many generations?

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

In Darwin's second book, The Descent of Man, he proposed another type of selection, in which members of the same sex complete for a partner of the opposite sex. This principle is referred to as:

The notion that the wealthy and successful are more reproductively fit than other people is called:

With respect to the acquisition of grammar, it is the view of linguist Noam Chomsky that:

An example of a characteristic that is either present at birth in all humans or develops rapidly during maturation would be a/an:

________ is defined as a system that combines meaningless elements such as sounds or gestures to form structured utterances that convey meaning.

________ is defined as a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.

According to Charles Darwin, language is an instinctive ability unique to human beings.

The four basic chemical elements of DNA are identified by the letters A, T, C, G.

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept. -A change in gene frequencies within a population over many generations.

Natural selection ensures that:

Briefly explain Darwin's theory regarding language.

Identifying a single gene has been compared to searching for someone when all you know is that the person lives somewhere on Earth.

What evidence is there to support the statement that children who are not exposed to an adult language may invent a language of their own?

Psycholinguists have found that children not exposed to adult language may invent a language of their own.

________, the basic units of heredity, are located on chromosomes, rod-shaped structures found in the nucleus of every cell of the body.

The chromosomal molecule, ________, transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

Which of the following statements is true about heritability?

Over the past century and a half, Darwin's ideas have been vehemently rejected by findings in anthropology, botany, and molecular genetics.

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Exam 3: Genes, Evolution, and Environment

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the frequency of genes in a population may change over many generations?

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

In Darwin's second book, The Descent of Man, he proposed another type of selection, in which members of the same sex complete for a partner of the opposite sex. This principle is referred to as:

The notion that the wealthy and successful are more reproductively fit than other people is called:

With respect to the acquisition of grammar, it is the view of linguist Noam Chomsky that:

An example of a characteristic that is either present at birth in all humans or develops rapidly during maturation would be a/an:

________ is defined as a system that combines meaningless elements such as sounds or gestures to form structured utterances that convey meaning.

________ is defined as a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.

According to Charles Darwin, language is an instinctive ability unique to human beings.

The four basic chemical elements of DNA are identified by the letters A, T, C, G.

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept. -A change in gene frequencies within a population over many generations.

Natural selection ensures that:

Briefly explain Darwin's theory regarding language.

Identifying a single gene has been compared to searching for someone when all you know is that the person lives somewhere on Earth.

What evidence is there to support the statement that children who are not exposed to an adult language may invent a language of their own?

Psycholinguists have found that children not exposed to adult language may invent a language of their own.

________, the basic units of heredity, are located on chromosomes, rod-shaped structures found in the nucleus of every cell of the body.

The chromosomal molecule, ________, transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

Which of the following statements is true about heritability?

Over the past century and a half, Darwin's ideas have been vehemently rejected by findings in anthropology, botany, and molecular genetics.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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