Question 1

List the three gene states.

Accepted Answer

Dominant,

Question 2

It is possible for two heterozygous brown-eyed parents to have blue-eyed children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which type of explanation describes how a structure or behavior develops?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological 
B)  Ontogenetic 
C)  Evolutionary 
D)  Functional 
A)  Physiological 
B)  Ontogenetic 
C)  Evolutionary 
D)  Functional

Question 4

The results of several studies of facial expressions in people who were born blind suggest:

Accepted Answer

A)  a minor role for genetics in the control of facial expressions. 
B)  a major role for genetics as well as environment in the control of facial expressions. 
C)  no role of genetics in the control of facial expressions. 
D)  no role of genetics but a major role of environment in the control of facial expressions. 
A)  a minor role for genetics in the control of facial expressions. 
B)  a major role for genetics as well as environment in the control of facial expressions. 
C)  no role of genetics in the control of facial expressions. 
D)  no role of genetics but a major role of environment in the control of facial expressions.

Question 5

The field of biological psychology presents a range of career options in ____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  research; sociology 
B)  therapy; philosophy 
C)  research; therapy 
D)  therapy; sociology 
A)  research; sociology 
B)  therapy; philosophy 
C)  research; therapy 
D)  therapy; sociology

Question 6

Color vision deficiency is more common in males than in females because it is controlled by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  sex-limited gene. 
B)  Y-linked gene. 
C)  dominant X-linked gene. 
D)  recessive X-linked gene. 
A)  sex-limited gene. 
B)  Y-linked gene. 
C)  dominant X-linked gene. 
D)  recessive X-linked gene.

Question 7

Any estimate of the heritability of a particular trait is specific to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a given population. 
B)  the parents. 
C)  the trait. 
D)  the strength of the trait. 
A)  a given population. 
B)  the parents. 
C)  the trait. 
D)  the strength of the trait.

Question 8

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Survival of the fittest" 
B)  "Reproduction of the fittest" 
C)  "If you don't use it, you lose it." 
D)  "Always look for ways to improve." 
A)  "Survival of the fittest" 
B)  "Reproduction of the fittest" 
C)  "If you don't use it, you lose it." 
D)  "Always look for ways to improve."

Question 9

More people would be born without an appendix if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the appendix was removed before a person reproduced. 
B)  a person who was born without an appendix reproduces more than people who have an appendix. 
C)  the appendix was removed after a person reproduced. 
D)  the appendix of healthy people was x-rayed. 
A)  the appendix was removed before a person reproduced. 
B)  a person who was born without an appendix reproduces more than people who have an appendix. 
C)  the appendix was removed after a person reproduced. 
D)  the appendix of healthy people was x-rayed.

Question 10

Which type of explanation might describe the presence of a behavior in a particular species by showing how that behavior increased the reproductive success of the species?

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  ontogenetic 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  solipsistic 
A)  physiological 
B)  ontogenetic 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  solipsistic

Question 11

The question "Given this universe composed of matter and energy, why is there such a thing as consciousness?" is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cosmic force question 
B)  mind-body problem 
C)  universal question 
D)  biological problem 
A)  cosmic force question 
B)  mind-body problem 
C)  universal question 
D)  biological problem

Question 12

Why do children with PKU become mentally retarded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unmetabolized amino acids accumulate and affect the brain. 
B)  Essential axons lack myelin sheaths. 
C)  Dendrites and synapses fail to form in associative areas of the cortex. 
D)  Their immune systems do not fight off brain infections. 
A)  Unmetabolized amino acids accumulate and affect the brain. 
B)  Essential axons lack myelin sheaths. 
C)  Dendrites and synapses fail to form in associative areas of the cortex. 
D)  Their immune systems do not fight off brain infections.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about evolution is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because having goose bumps isn't very effective in keeping us warm, soon people will be born without goose bumps. 
B)  Humans have stopped evolving. 
C)  Evolution means improvement. 
D)  Genes in the previous generation may not be adaptive in future generations. 
A)  Because having goose bumps isn't very effective in keeping us warm, soon people will be born without goose bumps. 
B)  Humans have stopped evolving. 
C)  Evolution means improvement. 
D)  Genes in the previous generation may not be adaptive in future generations.

Question 14

Suppose that adopted children are more similar to their biological parents than their adoptive parents in their preferences for a flavor of ice cream. Which of the following would be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heritability of this trait is high. 
B)  Preferences for ice cream are determined solely by the environment. 
C)  Flavors of ice cream are naturally selected. 
D)  Heritability of this trait is low. 
A)  Heritability of this trait is high. 
B)  Preferences for ice cream are determined solely by the environment. 
C)  Flavors of ice cream are naturally selected. 
D)  Heritability of this trait is low.

Question 15

Having camouflage that matches an animal's typical surroundings in order to provide protection from predators is an example of a(n) ____ explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  functional 
C)  ontogenetic 
D)  physiological 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  functional 
C)  ontogenetic 
D)  physiological

Question 16

The sea dragon is a fish that looks and acts like kelp in order to attract its food. The explanation that proposed that this is due to genetic modification that expands smaller appendages already present in these fish's ancestors would be the ____ explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  otogenetic 
D)  biological 
A)  functional 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  otogenetic 
D)  biological

Question 17

When chromosomes cross over, it is more likely to affect genes that are on separate chromosomes than genes that are on the same chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Interruption of the production of RNA would directly affect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein synthesis 
B)  carbohydrate production 
C)  sex hormone release 
D)  production of DNA 
A)  protein synthesis 
B)  carbohydrate production 
C)  sex hormone release 
D)  production of DNA

Question 19

Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Of the following, which person is MOST likely to deal exclusively with brain disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  social worker 
B)  physical therapist 
C)  clinical psychologist 
D)  neurologist 
A)  social worker 
B)  physical therapist 
C)  clinical psychologist 
D)  neurologist

List the three gene states.

It is possible for two heterozygous brown-eyed parents to have blue-eyed children.

Which type of explanation describes how a structure or behavior develops?

The results of several studies of facial expressions in people who were born blind suggest:

The field of biological psychology presents a range of career options in and .

Color vision deficiency is more common in males than in females because it is controlled by a:

Any estimate of the heritability of a particular trait is specific to:

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of evolution?

More people would be born without an appendix if:

Which type of explanation might describe the presence of a behavior in a particular species by showing how that behavior increased the reproductive success of the species?

The question "Given this universe composed of matter and energy, why is there such a thing as consciousness?" is called the ____.

Why do children with PKU become mentally retarded?

Which of the following statements about evolution is TRUE?

Suppose that adopted children are more similar to their biological parents than their adoptive parents in their preferences for a flavor of ice cream. Which of the following would be true?

Having camouflage that matches an animal's typical surroundings in order to provide protection from predators is an example of a(n) ____ explanation.

The sea dragon is a fish that looks and acts like kelp in order to attract its food. The explanation that proposed that this is due to genetic modification that expands smaller appendages already present in these fish's ancestors would be the ____ explanation.

When chromosomes cross over, it is more likely to affect genes that are on separate chromosomes than genes that are on the same chromosome.

Interruption of the production of RNA would directly affect which of the following?

Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success.

Of the following, which person is MOST likely to deal exclusively with brain disorders?

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters

Exam 1: The Major Issues

List the three gene states.

It is possible for two heterozygous brown-eyed parents to have blue-eyed children.

Which type of explanation describes how a structure or behavior develops?

The results of several studies of facial expressions in people who were born blind suggest:

The field of biological psychology presents a range of career options in ____ and ____.

Color vision deficiency is more common in males than in females because it is controlled by a:

Any estimate of the heritability of a particular trait is specific to:

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of evolution?

More people would be born without an appendix if:

Which type of explanation might describe the presence of a behavior in a particular species by showing how that behavior increased the reproductive success of the species?

The question "Given this universe composed of matter and energy, why is there such a thing as consciousness?" is called the ____.

Why do children with PKU become mentally retarded?

Which of the following statements about evolution is TRUE?

Suppose that adopted children are more similar to their biological parents than their adoptive parents in their preferences for a flavor of ice cream. Which of the following would be true?

Having camouflage that matches an animal's typical surroundings in order to provide protection from predators is an example of a(n) ____ explanation.

The sea dragon is a fish that looks and acts like kelp in order to attract its food. The explanation that proposed that this is due to genetic modification that expands smaller appendages already present in these fish's ancestors would be the ____ explanation.

When chromosomes cross over, it is more likely to affect genes that are on separate chromosomes than genes that are on the same chromosome.

Interruption of the production of RNA would directly affect which of the following?

Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success.

Of the following, which person is MOST likely to deal exclusively with brain disorders?

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters

The field of biological psychology presents a range of career options in and .