Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the dominant-recessive genes principle?

Accepted Answer

A) A single recessive gene has the potential to silence the other gene of the pair. 
B) A recessive gene exerts its influence only if the two genes of a pair are both recessive. 
C) Blond hair,nearsightedness,and freckles are dominant traits. 
D) Brown hair,farsightedness,and dimples are examples of recessive traits. 
A) A single recessive gene has the potential to silence the other gene of the pair. 
B) A recessive gene exerts its influence only if the two genes of a pair are both recessive. 
C) Blond hair,nearsightedness,and freckles are dominant traits. 
D) Brown hair,farsightedness,and dimples are examples of recessive traits.

Question 2

Because Juno's parents are athletic,they tend to take her to all types of athletic events and activities such as mountain biking,roller blading,and skiing.As a result,Juno has many opportunities to practice her athletic skills.This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) suppressive genotype-environment correlation. 
B) active genotype-environment correlation. 
C) passive genotype-environment correlation. 
D) evocative genotype-environment correlation. 
A) suppressive genotype-environment correlation. 
B) active genotype-environment correlation. 
C) passive genotype-environment correlation. 
D) evocative genotype-environment correlation.

Question 3

Which of the following is a consequence of sickle-cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) inability to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine 
B) limited oxygen supply to the body's cells 
C) delayed blood clotting,causing internal and external bleeding 
D) limited production of insulin 
A) inability to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine 
B) limited oxygen supply to the body's cells 
C) delayed blood clotting,causing internal and external bleeding 
D) limited production of insulin

Question 4

Studies that focus on the interdependence of two or more genes in influencing characteristics,behavior,diseases,and development are concerned with gene-gene

Accepted Answer

A) interaction. 
B) correlation. 
C) confusion. 
D) disruption. 
A) interaction. 
B) correlation. 
C) confusion. 
D) disruption.

Question 5

Evolutionary psychology,a relatively new approach to psychology,has been especially influenced by

Accepted Answer

A) David Buss. 
B) Sigmund Freud. 
C) Albert Bandura. 
D) Martin Seligman. 
A) David Buss. 
B) Sigmund Freud. 
C) Albert Bandura. 
D) Martin Seligman.

Question 6

What is the primary risk (though small)with chorionic villus sampling (CVS)?

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral problems 
B) brain damage 
C) heart abnormality 
D) limb deformity 
A) behavioral problems 
B) brain damage 
C) heart abnormality 
D) limb deformity

Question 7

Evocative genotype-environment correlations occur when

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A) biological parents provide a rearing environment for the child. 
B) children's characteristics elicit certain types of physical and social environments. 
C) children find a setting that is suited to their abilities. 
D) children make active selections of environment in relation to their particular genotype. 
A) biological parents provide a rearing environment for the child. 
B) children's characteristics elicit certain types of physical and social environments. 
C) children find a setting that is suited to their abilities. 
D) children make active selections of environment in relation to their particular genotype.

Question 8

Resilience,or the ability to overcome stressful environments,appears to be connected to the

Accepted Answer

A) longer version of the gene 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin). 
B) shorter version of the gene 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin). 
C) longer version of the gene Ap04. 
D) shorter version of the gene Ap04. 
A) longer version of the gene 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin). 
B) shorter version of the gene 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin). 
C) longer version of the gene Ap04. 
D) shorter version of the gene Ap04.

Question 9

Describe the emerging view in psychology about heredity-environment interaction.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. The emerging

Question 10

Which of the following is an idea generated and supported by evolutionary psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) Gender roles are socially constructed,as opposed to being a function of evolution. 
B) The mind is like a general-purpose device that can be applied equally to a vast array of problems,because evolved psychological mechanisms are not domain-specific. 
C) All evolved mechanisms are adaptive in contemporary society. 
D) An extended childhood period evolved in humans because they require time to develop a large brain and learn the complexity of human societies. 
A) Gender roles are socially constructed,as opposed to being a function of evolution. 
B) The mind is like a general-purpose device that can be applied equally to a vast array of problems,because evolved psychological mechanisms are not domain-specific. 
C) All evolved mechanisms are adaptive in contemporary society. 
D) An extended childhood period evolved in humans because they require time to develop a large brain and learn the complexity of human societies.

Question 11

Nancy has recently undergone a surgery to correct her webbed neck.This is one of the many difficulties she faces as a result of being born with a missing X chromosome.She is also very short and overweight.Doctors have informed her parents that hormone therapy is an option to treat her condition,though reproductive sterility is a big possibility.Nancy's school performance is fairly average; she encounters problems with mathematics but has good verbal skills.Which of the following chromosomal disorders does Nancy have?

Accepted Answer

A) fragile X syndrome 
B) Klinefelter syndrome 
C) Turner syndrome 
D) Down syndrome 
A) fragile X syndrome 
B) Klinefelter syndrome 
C) Turner syndrome 
D) Down syndrome

Question 12

Discuss the potential positives of a couple seeking genetic counseling.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. Genetic coun

Question 13

The theory of evolution by natural selection was first introduced by

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Darwin. 
B) Stephen Jay Gould. 
C) Albert Bandura. 
D) Sandra Scarr. 
A) Charles Darwin. 
B) Stephen Jay Gould. 
C) Albert Bandura. 
D) Sandra Scarr.

Question 14

Describe any two genetic principles.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. Following ar

Question 15

________ is a gene-linked abnormality that is caused by a glandular dysfunction that interferes with mucus production.

Accepted Answer

A) Sickle-cell anemia 
B) Tay-Sachs disease 
C) Diabetes 
D) Cystic fibrosis 
A) Sickle-cell anemia 
B) Tay-Sachs disease 
C) Diabetes 
D) Cystic fibrosis

Question 16

According to Sandra Scarr,which of the following play a more important role during the periods of infancy and early childhood?

Accepted Answer

A) suppressive genotype-environment correlations 
B) active genotype-environment correlations 
C) passive genotype-environment correlations 
D) evocative genotype-environment correlations 
A) suppressive genotype-environment correlations 
B) active genotype-environment correlations 
C) passive genotype-environment correlations 
D) evocative genotype-environment correlations

Question 17

The threadlike structures that contain DNA are called

Accepted Answer

A) nerves. 
B) cells. 
C) dendrites. 
D) chromosomes. 
A) nerves. 
B) cells. 
C) dendrites. 
D) chromosomes.

Question 18

Which of the following genetic disorders affects only males?

Accepted Answer

A) phenylketonuria 
B) sickle-cell anemia 
C) Klinefelter syndrome 
D) Down syndrome 
A) phenylketonuria 
B) sickle-cell anemia 
C) Klinefelter syndrome 
D) Down syndrome

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to genes?

Accepted Answer

A) Each gene contains multiple chromosomes that are located on it. 
B) Genes are located variably in humans; they cannot be found at a fixed place on a chromosome. 
C) Genes are contained in complex molecules with a double helix shape called DNA. 
D) Genes work individually to assemble proteins. 
A) Each gene contains multiple chromosomes that are located on it. 
B) Genes are located variably in humans; they cannot be found at a fixed place on a chromosome. 
C) Genes are contained in complex molecules with a double helix shape called DNA. 
D) Genes work individually to assemble proteins.

Question 20

Evolutionary psychology is a relatively new approach to psychology that emphasizes the

Accepted Answer

A) biological changes that occur in an individual throughout the lifespan. 
B) role of adaptation,reproduction,and survival of the fittest in shaping behavior. 
C) unilateral manner in which genes determine our behavior and abilities. 
D) geographical setting of the person in explaining his or her behavior and abilities. 
A) biological changes that occur in an individual throughout the lifespan. 
B) role of adaptation,reproduction,and survival of the fittest in shaping behavior. 
C) unilateral manner in which genes determine our behavior and abilities. 
D) geographical setting of the person in explaining his or her behavior and abilities.

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the dominant-recessive genes principle?

Because Juno's parents are athletic,they tend to take her to all types of athletic events and activities such as mountain biking,roller blading,and skiing.As a result,Juno has many opportunities to practice her athletic skills.This is an example of a(n)

Which of the following is a consequence of sickle-cell anemia?

Studies that focus on the interdependence of two or more genes in influencing characteristics,behavior,diseases,and development are concerned with gene-gene

Evolutionary psychology,a relatively new approach to psychology,has been especially influenced by

What is the primary risk (though small)with chorionic villus sampling (CVS)?

Evocative genotype-environment correlations occur when

Resilience,or the ability to overcome stressful environments,appears to be connected to the

Describe the emerging view in psychology about heredity-environment interaction.

Which of the following is an idea generated and supported by evolutionary psychology?

Discuss the potential positives of a couple seeking genetic counseling.

The theory of evolution by natural selection was first introduced by

Describe any two genetic principles.

________ is a gene-linked abnormality that is caused by a glandular dysfunction that interferes with mucus production.

According to Sandra Scarr,which of the following play a more important role during the periods of infancy and early childhood?

The threadlike structures that contain DNA are called

Which of the following genetic disorders affects only males?

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to genes?

Evolutionary psychology is a relatively new approach to psychology that emphasizes the

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Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the dominant-recessive genes principle?

Because Juno's parents are athletic,they tend to take her to all types of athletic events and activities such as mountain biking,roller blading,and skiing.As a result,Juno has many opportunities to practice her athletic skills.This is an example of a(n)

Which of the following is a consequence of sickle-cell anemia?

Studies that focus on the interdependence of two or more genes in influencing characteristics,behavior,diseases,and development are concerned with gene-gene

Evolutionary psychology,a relatively new approach to psychology,has been especially influenced by

What is the primary risk (though small)with chorionic villus sampling (CVS)?

Evocative genotype-environment correlations occur when

Resilience,or the ability to overcome stressful environments,appears to be connected to the

Describe the emerging view in psychology about heredity-environment interaction.

Which of the following is an idea generated and supported by evolutionary psychology?

Discuss the potential positives of a couple seeking genetic counseling.

The theory of evolution by natural selection was first introduced by

Describe any two genetic principles.

________ is a gene-linked abnormality that is caused by a glandular dysfunction that interferes with mucus production.

According to Sandra Scarr,which of the following play a more important role during the periods of infancy and early childhood?

The threadlike structures that contain DNA are called

Which of the following genetic disorders affects only males?

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to genes?

Evolutionary psychology is a relatively new approach to psychology that emphasizes the

Introduction

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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