Question 1

A tradeoff is a choice in which choosing in one direction will maximize one benefit, but force you to sacrifice another benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the ways that humans are different from other species is that our sensory organs are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  focused more on resolution than on detection 
B)  focused more on detection than on resolution 
C)  focused more on visual stimuli than auditory stimuli 
D)  focused more on visual stimuli than tactile stimuli 
A)  focused more on resolution than on detection 
B)  focused more on detection than on resolution 
C)  focused more on visual stimuli than auditory stimuli 
D)  focused more on visual stimuli than tactile stimuli

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a French praxis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The French flag 
B)  Drinking wine with dinner 
C)  The French belief in ethnic assimilation 
D)  France's close ties with other European nations 
A)  The French flag 
B)  Drinking wine with dinner 
C)  The French belief in ethnic assimilation 
D)  France's close ties with other European nations

Question 4

Compared to the sensory organs of other animals, humans' sensory organs are particularly well-suited for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  perceiving things distinctly or accurately 
B)  perceiving a range of different stimuli 
C)  perceiving objects that are up close 
D)  perceiving objects that are far away 
A)  perceiving things distinctly or accurately 
B)  perceiving a range of different stimuli 
C)  perceiving objects that are up close 
D)  perceiving objects that are far away

Question 5

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are completely unrelated ideas because of the physiological versus psychological bent of each. 
B)  They address opposite but complementary parts of the mind. 
C)  They both address the same part of the mind, but differ in their view of how this part functions. 
D)  They describe the exact same construct physiologically and psychologically. 
A)  They are completely unrelated ideas because of the physiological versus psychological bent of each. 
B)  They address opposite but complementary parts of the mind. 
C)  They both address the same part of the mind, but differ in their view of how this part functions. 
D)  They describe the exact same construct physiologically and psychologically.

Question 6

A mutation is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  new gene or combination of genes 
B)  representation of the fittest genes in the current generation 
C)  genetic defect 
D)  change in genetic structure resulting from chemical exposure 
A)  new gene or combination of genes 
B)  representation of the fittest genes in the current generation 
C)  genetic defect 
D)  change in genetic structure resulting from chemical exposure

Question 7

Which of the following is a cultural act (rather than just a social act)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A group of ants working together to carry a piece of watermelon across the street 
B)  A group of baby ducks imitating the walk of an older duck 
C)  Two dogs aggressively barking at one another 
D)  A group of citizens obeying the state's laws about littering 
A)  A group of ants working together to carry a piece of watermelon across the street 
B)  A group of baby ducks imitating the walk of an older duck 
C)  Two dogs aggressively barking at one another 
D)  A group of citizens obeying the state's laws about littering

Question 8

The so-called duplex mind is made up of the automatic system and the deliberate system. Compare and contrast these two systems. What are their different capabilities? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What are different examples of automatic versus deliberate processes?

Accepted Answer

•Possible response points:
•The automati

Question 9

In speeches about political policies, politicians tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  grossly overemphasize trade-offs when they are running for office. 
B)  ignore trade-offs when they are running for office. 
C)  grossly overemphasize trade-offs once they are in office. 
D)  ignore trade-offs once they are in office. 
A)  grossly overemphasize trade-offs when they are running for office. 
B)  ignore trade-offs when they are running for office. 
C)  grossly overemphasize trade-offs once they are in office. 
D)  ignore trade-offs once they are in office.

Question 10

The tendency for children who started school later to be more likely to be considered "gifted" is an example of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency for children who started school...

Question 11

When people have a problem or need, they most often look to ____________________ for help.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When people have a problem or need,...

Question 12

The idea that the human brain has evolved specifically to enhance humans' ability to form relationships, interact, and-ultimately-develop culture is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea that the human brain has...

Question 13

In general, ____ psychologists believe that natural selection happens at the individual level. And in general, ____ psychologists believe that it can happen at the group level as well.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtually all; a few 
B)  virtually all; zero 
C)  a few; a few 
D)  a few; zero 
A)  virtually all; a few 
B)  virtually all; zero 
C)  a few; a few 
D)  a few; zero

Question 14

When it comes to differences in familial sleeping arrangements across cultures, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan is the only culture where young children sleep with their parents. 
B)  the U.S. is the only culture where young children sleep alone. 
C)  there are essentially no differences across cultures. 
D)  there are a variety of different sleeping arrangements across cultures. 
A)  Japan is the only culture where young children sleep with their parents. 
B)  the U.S. is the only culture where young children sleep alone. 
C)  there are essentially no differences across cultures. 
D)  there are a variety of different sleeping arrangements across cultures.

Question 15

Understanding what the human psyche was designed to do can help us to understand human behavior in the same way that

Accepted Answer

A)  reading a product manual can help us understand what a product will do, and how it will react when treated in different ways. 
B)  reading a book report can help to shed light on, and elaborate upon, the ideas presented in a book. 
C)  explaining an idea to someone else can help us to better understand the idea ourselves. 
D)  determining the character of a person is largely based upon what kinds of friends that person has. 
A)  reading a product manual can help us understand what a product will do, and how it will react when treated in different ways. 
B)  reading a book report can help to shed light on, and elaborate upon, the ideas presented in a book. 
C)  explaining an idea to someone else can help us to better understand the idea ourselves. 
D)  determining the character of a person is largely based upon what kinds of friends that person has.

Question 16

According to evolutionary theory, the traits of which man should be most favored by natural selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tom, who has one child, and dies when he is 100. 
B)  Juan, who has two children, and dies when he is 50. 
C)  Oded, who has four children, and dies when he is 25. 
D)  There is no difference; the traits of all three men will be equally favored. 
A)  Tom, who has one child, and dies when he is 100. 
B)  Juan, who has two children, and dies when he is 50. 
C)  Oded, who has four children, and dies when he is 25. 
D)  There is no difference; the traits of all three men will be equally favored.

Question 17

In general, it would be most accurate to say that humans are ____, while other animals are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  social and cultural; just social 
B)  social and cultural; social and moral 
C)  just cultural; just moral 
D)  just cultural; social and cultural 
A)  social and cultural; just social 
B)  social and cultural; social and moral 
C)  just cultural; just moral 
D)  just cultural; social and cultural

Question 18

Seahorses show a reversal of the usual sex roles; male seahorses invest more time and energy into offspring than female seahorses do. What would an evolutionary psychologist be MOST likely to say about this?

Accepted Answer

A)  The females are nonetheless probably still more interested in long-term, monogamous relationships than the males. 
B)  The females are nonetheless probably still more interested in having offspring than the males. 
C)  The males are probably even more interested (than males of other species) in finding a female mate who is physically attractive. 
D)  The males are probably less interested (than the males of other species) in having multiple sex partners. 
A)  The females are nonetheless probably still more interested in long-term, monogamous relationships than the males. 
B)  The females are nonetheless probably still more interested in having offspring than the males. 
C)  The males are probably even more interested (than males of other species) in finding a female mate who is physically attractive. 
D)  The males are probably less interested (than the males of other species) in having multiple sex partners.

Question 19

Devin claims that she does not have any negative stereotypes about women. But last week, when she called a technician to help her with a problem she was having with her computer, and the technician turned out to be a woman, a negative thought flashed through Devin's mind before she could stop herself ("Oh no," she thought, "a woman! A woman won't be able to help me with my problem!"). Devin surprised herself with this thought, and immediately tried to suppress it. What was going on here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devin's deliberate system was engaging in stereotyping. 
B)  Devin's deliberate system was engaging in prejudice. 
C)  Devin was showing a weak delay of gratification. 
D)  Devin's deliberate and automatic systems were "thinking" different things. 
A)  Devin's deliberate system was engaging in stereotyping. 
B)  Devin's deliberate system was engaging in prejudice. 
C)  Devin was showing a weak delay of gratification. 
D)  Devin's deliberate and automatic systems were "thinking" different things.

Question 20

What do people have to do to obtain social acceptance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have generally good etiquette. 
B)  Be themselves, first and firstmost. 
C)  Comply with the laws and regulations of society. 
D)  Fit the social requirements of their specific culture and era. 
A)  Have generally good etiquette. 
B)  Be themselves, first and firstmost. 
C)  Comply with the laws and regulations of society. 
D)  Fit the social requirements of their specific culture and era.

A tradeoff is a choice in which choosing in one direction will maximize one benefit, but force you to sacrifice another benefit.

One of the ways that humans are different from other species is that our sensory organs are ____.

Which of the following is an example of a French praxis?

Compared to the sensory organs of other animals, humans' sensory organs are particularly well-suited for ____.

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

A mutation is a(n) ____.

Which of the following is a cultural act (rather than just a social act)?

The so-called duplex mind is made up of the automatic system and the deliberate system. Compare and contrast these two systems. What are their different capabilities? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What are different examples of automatic versus deliberate processes?

In speeches about political policies, politicians tend to ____.

The tendency for children who started school later to be more likely to be considered "gifted" is an example of the ____________________.

When people have a problem or need, they most often look to ____________________ for help.

The idea that the human brain has evolved specifically to enhance humans' ability to form relationships, interact, and-ultimately-develop culture is known as ____________________.

In general, psychologists believe that natural selection happens at the individual level. And in general, psychologists believe that it can happen at the group level as well.

When it comes to differences in familial sleeping arrangements across cultures, ____.

Understanding what the human psyche was designed to do can help us to understand human behavior in the same way that

According to evolutionary theory, the traits of which man should be most favored by natural selection?

In general, it would be most accurate to say that humans are , while other animals are .

Seahorses show a reversal of the usual sex roles; male seahorses invest more time and energy into offspring than female seahorses do. What would an evolutionary psychologist be MOST likely to say about this?

What do people have to do to obtain social acceptance?

The Mission and the Method

The Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

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Exam 2: Culture and Nature

A tradeoff is a choice in which choosing in one direction will maximize one benefit, but force you to sacrifice another benefit.

One of the ways that humans are different from other species is that our sensory organs are ____.

Which of the following is an example of a French praxis?

Compared to the sensory organs of other animals, humans' sensory organs are particularly well-suited for ____.

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

A mutation is a(n) ____.

Which of the following is a cultural act (rather than just a social act)?

The so-called duplex mind is made up of the automatic system and the deliberate system. Compare and contrast these two systems. What are their different capabilities? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What are different examples of automatic versus deliberate processes?

In speeches about political policies, politicians tend to ____.

The tendency for children who started school later to be more likely to be considered "gifted" is an example of the ____________________.

When people have a problem or need, they most often look to ____________________ for help.

The idea that the human brain has evolved specifically to enhance humans' ability to form relationships, interact, and-ultimately-develop culture is known as ____________________.

In general, ____ psychologists believe that natural selection happens at the individual level. And in general, ____ psychologists believe that it can happen at the group level as well.

When it comes to differences in familial sleeping arrangements across cultures, ____.

Understanding what the human psyche was designed to do can help us to understand human behavior in the same way that

According to evolutionary theory, the traits of which man should be most favored by natural selection?

In general, it would be most accurate to say that humans are ____, while other animals are ____.

Seahorses show a reversal of the usual sex roles; male seahorses invest more time and energy into offspring than female seahorses do. What would an evolutionary psychologist be MOST likely to say about this?

What do people have to do to obtain social acceptance?

The Mission and the Method

The Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters

In general, psychologists believe that natural selection happens at the individual level. And in general, psychologists believe that it can happen at the group level as well.

In general, it would be most accurate to say that humans are , while other animals are .