Question 1

William James disagreed with other scholars of his day in his belief that humans had _____ instincts than other animals.

Accepted Answer

A)  far fewer 
B)  far more 
C)  more complex 
D)  simpler 
A)  far fewer 
B)  far more 
C)  more complex 
D)  simpler B

Question 2

Galton laid the groundwork for the future study of

Accepted Answer

A)  animal intelligence and reasoning. 
B)  individual differences in ability. 
C)  the mechanisms of heredity. 
D)  sexual selection in primates. 
A)  animal intelligence and reasoning. 
B)  individual differences in ability. 
C)  the mechanisms of heredity. 
D)  sexual selection in primates. B

Question 3

Kuhn pointed out that, at different periods in the history of science, some questions are overemphasized and others ignored; he called the topics we study and the types of questions we ask a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

paradigm

Question 4

Evolution by natural selection can only work when there is _____, giving some organisms a survival and reproductive advantage over others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evolution by natural selection can only work...

Question 5

For Darwin, humans and other animals differed

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorally but not physiologically. 
B)  both physically and mentally. 
C)  only in degree of functioning. 
D)  to a greater degree than expected. 
A)  behaviorally but not physiologically. 
B)  both physically and mentally. 
C)  only in degree of functioning. 
D)  to a greater degree than expected.

Question 6

The best-fit line through the values on a scatter plot is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best-fit line through the values on...

Question 7

During Darwin's voyage on the Beagle, his thinking was greatly influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  James' Principles of Psychology. 
B)  Lyell's Principles of Geology. 
C)  Malthus' Principle of Population. 
D)  Spencer's Principles of Biology. 
A)  James' Principles of Psychology. 
B)  Lyell's Principles of Geology. 
C)  Malthus' Principle of Population. 
D)  Spencer's Principles of Biology.

Question 8

Morgan's Canon directs that scientific explanations should be as _____ as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex 
B)  elegant 
C)  far-reaching 
D)  simple 
A)  complex 
B)  elegant 
C)  far-reaching 
D)  simple

Question 9

The tendency for ideas that are presented together in time to be mentally called forth together is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency for ideas that are presented...

Question 10

Trace the development of Darwin's thinking on evolution. Include a discussion of thinking on evolution in Darwin's time, the voyage of the Beagle, the influence of Lyell and Malthus, and the ideas of Wallace.

Accepted Answer

-Evolution was actively discussed in Dar

Question 11

What is the name of the ship that Darwin traveled to the Galápagos Islands on?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the name of the ship...

Question 12

Freud believed the nervous system was capable of retaining and discharging a type of energy he called _____.

Accepted Answer

libido or

Question 13

Which of the following statements about evolution is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolution emerges from the close interaction of organisms with their environment. 
B)  Evolution guides the organism toward better solutions to fundamental problems. 
C)  Evolution leads to the development of new species and the extinction of others. 
D)  Evolution results in heritable changes in a population over many generations. 
A)  Evolution emerges from the close interaction of organisms with their environment. 
B)  Evolution guides the organism toward better solutions to fundamental problems. 
C)  Evolution leads to the development of new species and the extinction of others. 
D)  Evolution results in heritable changes in a population over many generations.

Question 14

Originally, all humans lived in hunter-gatherer societies, but by _____ years ago about half of all humans were engaged in some form of agriculture.

Accepted Answer

A)  500 
B)  5,000 
C)  50,000 
D)  500,000 
A)  500 
B)  5,000 
C)  50,000 
D)  500,000

Question 15

When doing science, we must not only consider what evidence supports our hypothesis, we must also consider

Accepted Answer

A)  what evidence would be require to refute our hypothesis. 
B)  what results other researchers have obtained. 
C)  whether the evidence is of the right kind. 
D)  whether the evidence was obtained in an ethical manner. 
A)  what evidence would be require to refute our hypothesis. 
B)  what results other researchers have obtained. 
C)  whether the evidence is of the right kind. 
D)  whether the evidence was obtained in an ethical manner.

Question 16

According to Jung, the _____ reflects the manner in which the expressive predispositions of current-day humans are the result of evolutionary pressures on our ancestors.

Accepted Answer

collective

Question 17

What amazed Darwin about the Galápagos Islands was the

Accepted Answer

A)  number of new plant and animal species. 
B)  similar of species there to those in Europe. 
C)  wide variety of fish species. 
D)  white cliffs created by small volcanic eruptions. 
A)  number of new plant and animal species. 
B)  similar of species there to those in Europe. 
C)  wide variety of fish species. 
D)  white cliffs created by small volcanic eruptions.

Question 18

Watson argued that the proper study of psychology was

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior. 
B)  consciousness. 
C)  development. 
D)  emotion. 
A)  behavior. 
B)  consciousness. 
C)  development. 
D)  emotion.

Question 19

In addition to natural selection, Darwin proposed that species could evolve through _____ selection.

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial 
B)  habitat 
C)  kin 
D)  sexual 
A)  artificial 
B)  habitat 
C)  kin 
D)  sexual

Question 20

_____ independently developed a theory of evolution similar to Darwin's.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alfred Wallace 
B)  Gregor Mendel 
C)  Richard Dawkins 
D)  Thomas Kuhn 
A)  Alfred Wallace 
B)  Gregor Mendel 
C)  Richard Dawkins 
D)  Thomas Kuhn

William James disagreed with other scholars of his day in his belief that humans had _____ instincts than other animals.

Galton laid the groundwork for the future study of

Kuhn pointed out that, at different periods in the history of science, some questions are overemphasized and others ignored; he called the topics we study and the types of questions we ask a(n) _____.

Evolution by natural selection can only work when there is _____, giving some organisms a survival and reproductive advantage over others.

For Darwin, humans and other animals differed

The best-fit line through the values on a scatter plot is called a(n) _____.

During Darwin's voyage on the Beagle, his thinking was greatly influenced by

Morgan's Canon directs that scientific explanations should be as _____ as possible.

The tendency for ideas that are presented together in time to be mentally called forth together is known as _____.

Trace the development of Darwin's thinking on evolution. Include a discussion of thinking on evolution in Darwin's time, the voyage of the Beagle, the influence of Lyell and Malthus, and the ideas of Wallace.

What is the name of the ship that Darwin traveled to the Galápagos Islands on?

Freud believed the nervous system was capable of retaining and discharging a type of energy he called _____.

Which of the following statements about evolution is NOT correct?

Originally, all humans lived in hunter-gatherer societies, but by _____ years ago about half of all humans were engaged in some form of agriculture.

When doing science, we must not only consider what evidence supports our hypothesis, we must also consider

According to Jung, the _____ reflects the manner in which the expressive predispositions of current-day humans are the result of evolutionary pressures on our ancestors.

What amazed Darwin about the Galápagos Islands was the

Watson argued that the proper study of psychology was

In addition to natural selection, Darwin proposed that species could evolve through _____ selection.

_____ independently developed a theory of evolution similar to Darwin's.

Introduction to an Evolutionary Perspective

Evolution and Genetics

Evolution of Brain and Function

Developmental Processes

Emotionality

Language

Sex and Gender

Sexual Selection

Kin and Family Relationships

Social Relations

Making Social Decisions

Health and Disease

Psychopathology

Culture

Filters

Exam 2: What Is Evolution

William James disagreed with other scholars of his day in his belief that humans had _____ instincts than other animals.

Galton laid the groundwork for the future study of

Kuhn pointed out that, at different periods in the history of science, some questions are overemphasized and others ignored; he called the topics we study and the types of questions we ask a(n) _____.

Evolution by natural selection can only work when there is _____, giving some organisms a survival and reproductive advantage over others.

For Darwin, humans and other animals differed

The best-fit line through the values on a scatter plot is called a(n) _____.

During Darwin's voyage on the Beagle, his thinking was greatly influenced by

Morgan's Canon directs that scientific explanations should be as _____ as possible.

The tendency for ideas that are presented together in time to be mentally called forth together is known as _____.

Trace the development of Darwin's thinking on evolution. Include a discussion of thinking on evolution in Darwin's time, the voyage of the Beagle, the influence of Lyell and Malthus, and the ideas of Wallace.

What is the name of the ship that Darwin traveled to the Galápagos Islands on?

Freud believed the nervous system was capable of retaining and discharging a type of energy he called _____.

Which of the following statements about evolution is NOT correct?

Originally, all humans lived in hunter-gatherer societies, but by _____ years ago about half of all humans were engaged in some form of agriculture.

When doing science, we must not only consider what evidence supports our hypothesis, we must also consider

According to Jung, the _____ reflects the manner in which the expressive predispositions of current-day humans are the result of evolutionary pressures on our ancestors.

What amazed Darwin about the Galápagos Islands was the

Watson argued that the proper study of psychology was

In addition to natural selection, Darwin proposed that species could evolve through _____ selection.

_____ independently developed a theory of evolution similar to Darwin's.

Introduction to an Evolutionary Perspective

Evolution and Genetics

Evolution of Brain and Function

Developmental Processes

Emotionality

Language

Sex and Gender

Sexual Selection

Kin and Family Relationships

Social Relations

Making Social Decisions

Health and Disease

Psychopathology

Culture

Filters