Question 1

Briefly describe Lamarckian evolution.

Accepted Answer

This is the theory o

Question 2

A director position in research would normally require at least a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ph.D. 
B)  master's degree 
C)  bachelor's degree 
D)  research certificate 
A)  Ph.D. 
B)  master's degree 
C)  bachelor's degree 
D)  research certificate

Question 3

Describe the relationship between heredity and environment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a strong argument in support of conducting animal research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The underlying mechanisms are similar across species. 
B)  Certain ethical restrictions make it impossible to use humans. 
C)  Animals have shorter life spans for studying developmental changes. 
D)  Animals can't give consent to participate in research. 
A)  The underlying mechanisms are similar across species. 
B)  Certain ethical restrictions make it impossible to use humans. 
C)  Animals have shorter life spans for studying developmental changes. 
D)  Animals can't give consent to participate in research.

Question 5

The explanation that would be used to call attention to the presence of goose bumps in humans would be the ____ explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  otogenetic 
C)  neurological 
D)  physiological 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  otogenetic 
C)  neurological 
D)  physiological

Question 6

An ontogenetic explanation is one that describes the development of a structure or behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Abolitionists maintain that no animals have the same rights as humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Understanding differences in intelligence as a function of early learning experiences is an example of a(n) ____ explanation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is the relationship between heritability estimates and environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  High environmental consistency raises heritability estimates. 
B)  High environmental consistency lowers heritability estimates. 
C)  Environments have no effect on heritability estimates. 
D)  The effects of the environment on heritability estimates are unpredictable. 
A)  High environmental consistency raises heritability estimates. 
B)  High environmental consistency lowers heritability estimates. 
C)  Environments have no effect on heritability estimates. 
D)  The effects of the environment on heritability estimates are unpredictable.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a genetically controlled condition that can be minimized by following a particular diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Color-blindness 
C)  Epilepsy 
D)  Phenylketonuria (PKU) 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Color-blindness 
C)  Epilepsy 
D)  Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Question 11

Sex-limited genes are found only on the X and Y chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The sex chromosomes X and Y are known as autosomal genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The primary difference between artificial selection and natural selection is:

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial selection results in fewer mutations. 
B)  natural selection is faster. 
C)  artificial selection is ineffective. 
D)  the factor that determines who will survive and reproduce. 
A)  artificial selection results in fewer mutations. 
B)  natural selection is faster. 
C)  artificial selection is ineffective. 
D)  the factor that determines who will survive and reproduce.

Question 14

According to Chalmers, knowing why and how brain activity is associated with consciousness is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mentalistic debate. 
B)  hard problem. 
C)  easy problem. 
D)  problem of other minds. 
A)  mentalistic debate. 
B)  hard problem. 
C)  easy problem. 
D)  problem of other minds.

Question 15

Which of the following provides the strongest rationale for how altruistic genes could spread in a population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altruistic behaviors cost very little. 
B)  Altruistic groups survive better than less cooperative ones. 
C)  Animals help those who help them in return. 
D)  Animals feel better when they help others. 
A)  Altruistic behaviors cost very little. 
B)  Altruistic groups survive better than less cooperative ones. 
C)  Animals help those who help them in return. 
D)  Animals feel better when they help others.

Question 16

The use of certain behaviors for camouflage is something that would be covered with the ____ explanation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A(n) ____ explanation of human behavior is often controversial, because many behaviors alleged to be part of our evolutionary heritage could have been learned instead.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following factors, if overlooked, may lead to an overestimation of heritability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal environment 
B)  Low IQ 
C)  Sex-linked genes 
D)  RNA 
A)  Prenatal environment 
B)  Low IQ 
C)  Sex-linked genes 
D)  RNA

Question 19

Which of the following specialists is MOST likely to hold a medical degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral neuroscientist 
B)  neurologist 
C)  biopsychologist 
D)  neuropsychologist 
A)  behavioral neuroscientist 
B)  neurologist 
C)  biopsychologist 
D)  neuropsychologist

Question 20

Which of the following careers is MOST different than the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral neuroscientist 
B)  Neuropsychologist 
C)  Psychophysiologist 
D)  Psychiatrist 
A)  Behavioral neuroscientist 
B)  Neuropsychologist 
C)  Psychophysiologist 
D)  Psychiatrist

Briefly describe Lamarckian evolution.

A director position in research would normally require at least a ____.

Describe the relationship between heredity and environment.

Which of the following is NOT a strong argument in support of conducting animal research?

The explanation that would be used to call attention to the presence of goose bumps in humans would be the ____ explanation.

An ontogenetic explanation is one that describes the development of a structure or behavior.

Abolitionists maintain that no animals have the same rights as humans.

Understanding differences in intelligence as a function of early learning experiences is an example of a(n) ____ explanation.

What is the relationship between heritability estimates and environmental factors?

Which of the following is an example of a genetically controlled condition that can be minimized by following a particular diet?

Sex-limited genes are found only on the X and Y chromosome.

The sex chromosomes X and Y are known as autosomal genes.

The primary difference between artificial selection and natural selection is:

According to Chalmers, knowing why and how brain activity is associated with consciousness is the:

Which of the following provides the strongest rationale for how altruistic genes could spread in a population?

The use of certain behaviors for camouflage is something that would be covered with the ____ explanation.

A(n) ____ explanation of human behavior is often controversial, because many behaviors alleged to be part of our evolutionary heritage could have been learned instead.

Which of the following factors, if overlooked, may lead to an overestimation of heritability?

Which of the following specialists is MOST likely to hold a medical degree?

Which of the following careers is MOST different than the others?

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

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Exam 1: The Major Issues

Briefly describe Lamarckian evolution.

A director position in research would normally require at least a ____.

Describe the relationship between heredity and environment.

Which of the following is NOT a strong argument in support of conducting animal research?

The explanation that would be used to call attention to the presence of goose bumps in humans would be the ____ explanation.

An ontogenetic explanation is one that describes the development of a structure or behavior.

Abolitionists maintain that no animals have the same rights as humans.

Understanding differences in intelligence as a function of early learning experiences is an example of a(n) ____ explanation.

What is the relationship between heritability estimates and environmental factors?

Which of the following is an example of a genetically controlled condition that can be minimized by following a particular diet?

Sex-limited genes are found only on the X and Y chromosome.

The sex chromosomes X and Y are known as autosomal genes.

The primary difference between artificial selection and natural selection is:

According to Chalmers, knowing why and how brain activity is associated with consciousness is the:

Which of the following provides the strongest rationale for how altruistic genes could spread in a population?

The use of certain behaviors for camouflage is something that would be covered with the ____ explanation.

A(n) ____ explanation of human behavior is often controversial, because many behaviors alleged to be part of our evolutionary heritage could have been learned instead.

Which of the following factors, if overlooked, may lead to an overestimation of heritability?

Which of the following specialists is MOST likely to hold a medical degree?

Which of the following careers is MOST different than the others?

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