Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a possible pairing of the subunits of DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  A-T; C-G; A-T 
B)  C-G; C-G; A-T 
C)  C-G; A-G; A-T 
D)  A-T; C-G; C-G 
A)  A-T; C-G; A-T 
B)  C-G; C-G; A-T 
C)  C-G; A-G; A-T 
D)  A-T; C-G; C-G

Question 2

According to evolutionary psychology, which of the following is the best statement regarding the influence of genes and environment on human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  The genes are the predominant influence on behaviors such as mate selection. 
B)  The environment and experience are the predominant influence on behaviors such as mate selection. 
C)  Genes, the environment, and experiences all have interdependent influences on behaviors such as mate selection. 
D)  Genes may only influence behavior that emerges out of environmental and social experiences to shape behaviors such as mate selection. 
A)  The genes are the predominant influence on behaviors such as mate selection. 
B)  The environment and experience are the predominant influence on behaviors such as mate selection. 
C)  Genes, the environment, and experiences all have interdependent influences on behaviors such as mate selection. 
D)  Genes may only influence behavior that emerges out of environmental and social experiences to shape behaviors such as mate selection.

Question 3

Many mammals form which kind of sexual relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  monogamous 
B)  polygamous 
C)  polyandry 
D)  polygyny 
A)  monogamous 
B)  polygamous 
C)  polyandry 
D)  polygyny

Question 4

A wide-billed finch may be better suited for survival than a narrow-billed finch because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the wide mouth would better enable the finch to crack open seeds than a narrow bill 
B)  the wide bill would provide a better competitive advantage 
C)  the wide bill must be a dominant trait 
D)  both a and b 
A)  the wide mouth would better enable the finch to crack open seeds than a narrow bill 
B)  the wide bill would provide a better competitive advantage 
C)  the wide bill must be a dominant trait 
D)  both a and b

Question 5

Which question(s) must be asked when calculating a heritability ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  How much phenotype variance is there in the group? 
B)  How much of the phenotypic variance in a group is caused by differences in the genome? 
C)  How much of the genotypic variance in a group is caused by differences in the genome? 
D)  Both a and b, but not c. 
A)  How much phenotype variance is there in the group? 
B)  How much of the phenotypic variance in a group is caused by differences in the genome? 
C)  How much of the genotypic variance in a group is caused by differences in the genome? 
D)  Both a and b, but not c.

Question 6

Polygamy refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a reproductive relationship in which several members of one sex mate with other members of that sex 
B)  a reproductive relationship in which several members of one sex mate with one individual of the other sex 
C)  a reproductive partnership between one male and one female 
D)  a reproductive partnership between two males or two females 
A)  a reproductive relationship in which several members of one sex mate with other members of that sex 
B)  a reproductive relationship in which several members of one sex mate with one individual of the other sex 
C)  a reproductive partnership between one male and one female 
D)  a reproductive partnership between two males or two females

Question 7

The locus of a gene refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  its specific position within a chromosome 
B)  the location of the cell it occupies 
C)  its specific action 
D)  its partner gene 
A)  its specific position within a chromosome 
B)  the location of the cell it occupies 
C)  its specific action 
D)  its partner gene

Question 8

A scientist notes that male rabbits that successfully mated with a particular female have bushier tails than those that were unsuccessful in mating with her. The researcher then alters the size of the tail in the successful males, making it smaller, and gives the unsuccessful males a larger tail. What effect is this likely to have on a receptive female?

Accepted Answer

A)  The female is likely to choose a male that was the originally successful male because she recognizes him from previous encounters. 
B)  The female is likely to avoid both the altered males because they are now artificial. 
C)  The female is likely to mate with the male with the largest tail. 
D)  There will be no change because female rabbits are not selective in mating. 
A)  The female is likely to choose a male that was the originally successful male because she recognizes him from previous encounters. 
B)  The female is likely to avoid both the altered males because they are now artificial. 
C)  The female is likely to mate with the male with the largest tail. 
D)  There will be no change because female rabbits are not selective in mating.

Question 9

Which of the following is likely to affect gene expression in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature 
B)  stimulation of a cell 
C)  social interactions 
D)  all of the above 
A)  temperature 
B)  stimulation of a cell 
C)  social interactions 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Surrender displays in mammals are an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression responses 
B)  species-specific behaviors 
C)  vulnerability displays 
D)  species atypical behaviors 
A)  aggression responses 
B)  species-specific behaviors 
C)  vulnerability displays 
D)  species atypical behaviors

Question 11

Evolution can be said to focus on __________ causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximate 
B)  ultimate 
C)  natural 
D)  specific 
A)  proximate 
B)  ultimate 
C)  natural 
D)  specific

Question 12

Why might a scientist want to transfer genes between species?

Accepted Answer

A)  to observe novel functions of that gene 
B)  to restore function as the result of a genetic defect 
C)  to increase the diversity of a species 
D)  all of the above 
A)  to observe novel functions of that gene 
B)  to restore function as the result of a genetic defect 
C)  to increase the diversity of a species 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

A gene refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the section of a DNA molecule that describes the structure of a protein together with its control sequences 
B)  the single long molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid 
C)  the complete set of detailed instructions for making structural proteins that give a cell its shape 
D)  the set of 46 chromosomes contained in a human cell 
A)  the section of a DNA molecule that describes the structure of a protein together with its control sequences 
B)  the single long molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid 
C)  the complete set of detailed instructions for making structural proteins that give a cell its shape 
D)  the set of 46 chromosomes contained in a human cell

Question 14

Many birds form which kind of sexual relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  monogamous 
B)  polygamous 
C)  polyandry 
D)  polygyny 
A)  monogamous 
B)  polygamous 
C)  polyandry 
D)  polygyny

Question 15

Why might monogamy serve a reproductive advantage for nesting birds?

Accepted Answer

A)  It presents a reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases. 
B)  Each parent needs its partner's continuing help if the offspring are to survive. 
C)  Monogomy increases the chances of knowing which partner's genes are mixed with its own. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  It presents a reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases. 
B)  Each parent needs its partner's continuing help if the offspring are to survive. 
C)  Monogomy increases the chances of knowing which partner's genes are mixed with its own. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 16

Who is more likely to share an identical set of genes?

Accepted Answer

A)  identical or monozygotic twins 
B)  fraternal or dizygotic twins 
C)  brother and sister siblings 
D)  brothers and brother siblings 
A)  identical or monozygotic twins 
B)  fraternal or dizygotic twins 
C)  brother and sister siblings 
D)  brothers and brother siblings

Question 17

For which of the following behaviors do scientists have a better understanding of the ultimate cause than the proximal cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence 
B)  social communication 
C)  reproduction and mating 
D)  smiling 
A)  intelligence 
B)  social communication 
C)  reproduction and mating 
D)  smiling

Question 18

According to the theory of evolution, behaviors emerging from natural selection should be __________ in form.

Accepted Answer

A)  rigidly defined 
B)  flexible 
C)  highly stereotyped 
D)  mechanistic 
A)  rigidly defined 
B)  flexible 
C)  highly stereotyped 
D)  mechanistic

Question 19

Why might psychologists want to investigate evolutionary changes in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  to gain an understanding of human memory 
B)  to learn about the genetic roots of various mental disorders and diseases 
C)  to develop new medications for the treatment of psychological disorders and diseases 
D)  all of the above 
A)  to gain an understanding of human memory 
B)  to learn about the genetic roots of various mental disorders and diseases 
C)  to develop new medications for the treatment of psychological disorders and diseases 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Which of the following could be considered a conclusion regarding "cheating" in humans, based on the information presented in the book?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans are biologically wired to cheat, and it cannot be prevented. 
B)  Humans are biologically wired to be monogamous, and cheating is an abnormal behavior. 
C)  Humans may have evolutionary tendencies toward cheating, but cultural norms and learning may increase or decrease these tendencies. 
D)  Culture, religion, and learning dictate humans' cheating patterns, not biology. 
A)  Humans are biologically wired to cheat, and it cannot be prevented. 
B)  Humans are biologically wired to be monogamous, and cheating is an abnormal behavior. 
C)  Humans may have evolutionary tendencies toward cheating, but cultural norms and learning may increase or decrease these tendencies. 
D)  Culture, religion, and learning dictate humans' cheating patterns, not biology.

Which of the following is NOT a possible pairing of the subunits of DNA?

According to evolutionary psychology, which of the following is the best statement regarding the influence of genes and environment on human behavior?

Many mammals form which kind of sexual relationship?

A wide-billed finch may be better suited for survival than a narrow-billed finch because __________.

Which question(s) must be asked when calculating a heritability ratio?

Polygamy refers to __________.

The locus of a gene refers to __________.

Which of the following is likely to affect gene expression in humans?

Surrender displays in mammals are an example of __________.

Evolution can be said to focus on __________ causes.

Why might a scientist want to transfer genes between species?

A gene refers to __________.

Many birds form which kind of sexual relationship?

Why might monogamy serve a reproductive advantage for nesting birds?

Who is more likely to share an identical set of genes?

For which of the following behaviors do scientists have a better understanding of the ultimate cause than the proximal cause?

According to the theory of evolution, behaviors emerging from natural selection should be __________ in form.

Why might psychologists want to investigate evolutionary changes in humans?

Which of the following could be considered a conclusion regarding "cheating" in humans, based on the information presented in the book?

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Exam 2: Evolutionary and Genetic Influences on Behavior

Which of the following is NOT a possible pairing of the subunits of DNA?

According to evolutionary psychology, which of the following is the best statement regarding the influence of genes and environment on human behavior?

Many mammals form which kind of sexual relationship?

A wide-billed finch may be better suited for survival than a narrow-billed finch because __________.

Which question(s) must be asked when calculating a heritability ratio?

Polygamy refers to __________.

The locus of a gene refers to __________.

Which of the following is likely to affect gene expression in humans?

Surrender displays in mammals are an example of __________.

Evolution can be said to focus on __________ causes.

Why might a scientist want to transfer genes between species?

A gene refers to __________.

Many birds form which kind of sexual relationship?

Why might monogamy serve a reproductive advantage for nesting birds?

Who is more likely to share an identical set of genes?

For which of the following behaviors do scientists have a better understanding of the ultimate cause than the proximal cause?

According to the theory of evolution, behaviors emerging from natural selection should be __________ in form.

Why might psychologists want to investigate evolutionary changes in humans?

Which of the following could be considered a conclusion regarding "cheating" in humans, based on the information presented in the book?

Research Methods

The Brain and the Nervous System

Sensation

Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking

Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Development

Personality

Psychopathology

Treatment of Mental Disorders

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