Exam 3: A: Evolutionary Psychology

Jenny has just given birth to a baby boy.She hopes to expose her son to as many opportunities as possible to help shape his behaviour.Which theory best reflects Jenny's belief?

What is the primary argument against evolutionary psychology?

Suppose the heritability estimate of mathematical ability is 0.90,and two mathematical geniuses have children.What does one know for certain about the mathematical ability of the children?

In the first psychology textbook that was published in 1890,what did William James argue?

There are two means by which __________ can operate: male-male competition and female choice.

According to Young,Critelli,and Keith (2005),male undergraduates will prefer younger females to marry than females with which to have a brief sexual encounter.

Which statement is true with respect to sex chromosomes?

What studies led to the decline of behaviourism?

Stephanie is reading an article titled "Language as a By-Product of Brain Growth".Who was the most likely author of this article?

Frank and Joan have been married for a few years,each bringing with them a child from their previous marriage.Although the children are close in age,they fight constantly,and when they do,Frank always blames Joan's child and Joan always blames Frank's child.Which term is most consistent with this scenario?

According to Charles Darwin's research on the Galápagos Islands,which factor differentiated finches that survived from those that didn't survive?

In extreme environmental determinism,humans and all other organisms are said to be born with a tabula rasa.

The extent to which monozygotic and dizygotic twins show similarity within pairs on particular traits or behaviours can be used to estimate the heritability of the trait.

After bipedalism and encephalization,perhaps the most important evolutionary milestone for humans was the advent of weapons.

From a genetic perspective,which term best characterizes both hair colour and body build?

Craig witnessed a car accident.The car hit the curb and flipped over,and suddenly caught on fire.Without thought for his own safety,Craig dove toward the burning car to pull the driver out to safety.Which term best reflects Craig's behaviour?

Paulina is so fearful of snakes that it affects her daily life.She has to be careful what books she reads or movies she watches,because the presence of a snake induces an uncomfortable fearful response.Which term best characterizes Paulina's behaviour?

Individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease have severe memory deficits,but can often sing along with old songs on the radio.According to Cuddy and Duffin (2005),which statement about music and memory can be made?

Which two major adaptations in the evolution of the human species were favoured by natural selection?

Dr.Stayner is assessing pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic twins on attention span.What is Dr.Stayner most likely investigating?