Question 1

Which of the following reasons may support the tendency for many human males to show a preference for polygyny?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males have less parental investment than women. 
B)  In order to maximize the probability of a surviving offspring, the male should mate with as many females as possible. 
C)  Males do not have to carry the fetus and do not have the biological capabilities to feed the offspring. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Males have less parental investment than women. 
B)  In order to maximize the probability of a surviving offspring, the male should mate with as many females as possible. 
C)  Males do not have to carry the fetus and do not have the biological capabilities to feed the offspring. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of the general population accepts the theory of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  80% 
C)  40% 
D)  Most people accept the theory. 
A)  none 
B)  80% 
C)  40% 
D)  Most people accept the theory.

Question 3

The nucleus, chromosomes, and DNA compose most of the __________ in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics 
B)  cells 
C)  neurons 
D)  proteins 
A)  genetics 
B)  cells 
C)  neurons 
D)  proteins

Question 4

Data indicate that a baby is more likely to look like the __________ father than the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological father; biological mother 
B)  biological mother; biological father 
C)  father who raises it; biological father 
D)  father who raises it; biological mother 
A)  biological father; biological mother 
B)  biological mother; biological father 
C)  father who raises it; biological father 
D)  father who raises it; biological mother

Question 5

The process in which traits that are more suited for survival are more likely to be passed on to offspring than traits less suited for survival is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominance 
B)  natural selection 
C)  genetic drift 
D)  genetic fitness 
A)  dominance 
B)  natural selection 
C)  genetic drift 
D)  genetic fitness

Question 6

According to work by Daly and Wilson, which child is least likely to experience abuse or even infanticide at the hands of the male parent?

Accepted Answer

A)  a child biologically related to the father 
B)  a child biologically related to the mother 
C)  a child unrelated to the mother or father 
D)  none of the above; biological relatedness does not predict abuse 
A)  a child biologically related to the father 
B)  a child biologically related to the mother 
C)  a child unrelated to the mother or father 
D)  none of the above; biological relatedness does not predict abuse

Question 7

The idea that anything natural is good or that more recently evolved traits are better than traits evolved earlier is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic fallacy 
B)  evolutionary fallacy 
C)  trait inheritance 
D)  evolution 
A)  naturalistic fallacy 
B)  evolutionary fallacy 
C)  trait inheritance 
D)  evolution

Question 8

In the study examining smiling, the facial expression of groups of athletes who received an award at the Paralympic games was examined. Which group showed smiling?

Accepted Answer

A)  the blind group 
B)  the group that once had vision, but then became blind 
C)  the normally sighted group 
D)  all three groups showed nearly identical smiling 
A)  the blind group 
B)  the group that once had vision, but then became blind 
C)  the normally sighted group 
D)  all three groups showed nearly identical smiling

Question 9

Which of the following reasons may support the tendency for many human females to show a preference for having only a few sexual partners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females have more parental investment than men. 
B)  In order to maximize the probability of a surviving offspring, the female must carefully carry and then care for the offspring. 
C)  The risk involved in bearing each offspring is much higher for women. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Females have more parental investment than men. 
B)  In order to maximize the probability of a surviving offspring, the female must carefully carry and then care for the offspring. 
C)  The risk involved in bearing each offspring is much higher for women. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of scientists accept the theory of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  80% 
C)  40% 
D)  Most scientists accept the theory. 
A)  none 
B)  80% 
C)  40% 
D)  Most scientists accept the theory.

Question 11

Which of the following was a substantial obstacle(s) in Darwin's thinking that prevented him from further developing his theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  how organisms within a population differed from one another 
B)  how traits could be transmitted from one generation to another 
C)  which organism was the first original organism 
D)  both a and b 
A)  how organisms within a population differed from one another 
B)  how traits could be transmitted from one generation to another 
C)  which organism was the first original organism 
D)  both a and b

Question 12

Male mammals should maximize the __________ partner(s) while female members should maximize the __________ partner(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  number of; quality of a 
B)  quality of a; number of 
C)  attractiveness of; wealthiness of 
D)  muscularity of; attractiveness of 
A)  number of; quality of a 
B)  quality of a; number of 
C)  attractiveness of; wealthiness of 
D)  muscularity of; attractiveness of

Question 13

A social smile is characterized by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expression only when around others 
B)  changes in the shape of the mouth but not the eyes 
C)  use as a greeting 
D)  all of the above 
A)  expression only when around others 
B)  changes in the shape of the mouth but not the eyes 
C)  use as a greeting 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

A species-specific behavior is one that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is exhibited by all members of a species 
B)  only occurs in single species 
C)  forms an aggressive response 
D)  communicates needs to other animals 
A)  is exhibited by all members of a species 
B)  only occurs in single species 
C)  forms an aggressive response 
D)  communicates needs to other animals

Question 15

According to your book, why might a ground squirrel sound an alarm cry when it sees a predator?

Accepted Answer

A)  to warn other ground squirrels, thus protecting the collection of ground squirrel genes 
B)  to confuse the predator and lure the predator away from its nest 
C)  to frighten the predator away 
D)  both b and c 
A)  to warn other ground squirrels, thus protecting the collection of ground squirrel genes 
B)  to confuse the predator and lure the predator away from its nest 
C)  to frighten the predator away 
D)  both b and c

Question 16

Which of the following may be used as scientific evidence to support the theory of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding how genetic mutations occur 
B)  how genes influence organisms' traits 
C)  fossil evidence 
D)  all of the above 
A)  understanding how genetic mutations occur 
B)  how genes influence organisms' traits 
C)  fossil evidence 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Data suggest that women choose mates who are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly physically attractive 
B)  have a high social status 
C)  are slighter younger 
D)  most like themselves 
A)  highly physically attractive 
B)  have a high social status 
C)  are slighter younger 
D)  most like themselves

Question 18

A gene is said to be dominant. What is the likelihood that the trait controlled by that gene will be expressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trait has a high likelihood of being expressed. 
B)  The trait has a low likelihood of being expressed. 
C)  The trait will be expressed only if its paired gene is identical. 
D)  The trait cannot be expressed. 
A)  The trait has a high likelihood of being expressed. 
B)  The trait has a low likelihood of being expressed. 
C)  The trait will be expressed only if its paired gene is identical. 
D)  The trait cannot be expressed.

Question 19

Heritability ratios __________ for age, but are __________ for social/economic status (SES).

Accepted Answer

A)  high; low 
B)  low; high 
C)  highly variable, highly consistent 
D)  highly consistent; highly variable 
A)  high; low 
B)  low; high 
C)  highly variable, highly consistent 
D)  highly consistent; highly variable

Question 20

The correlation between intelligence in fraternal or dizygotic twins is approximately __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.0 
B)  0.86 
C)  0.44 
D)  0.60 
A)  1.0 
B)  0.86 
C)  0.44 
D)  0.60

Which of the following reasons may support the tendency for many human males to show a preference for polygyny?

Approximately what percentage of the general population accepts the theory of evolution?

The nucleus, chromosomes, and DNA compose most of the __________ in the human body?

Data indicate that a baby is more likely to look like the father than the .

The process in which traits that are more suited for survival are more likely to be passed on to offspring than traits less suited for survival is called __________.

According to work by Daly and Wilson, which child is least likely to experience abuse or even infanticide at the hands of the male parent?

The idea that anything natural is good or that more recently evolved traits are better than traits evolved earlier is called __________.

In the study examining smiling, the facial expression of groups of athletes who received an award at the Paralympic games was examined. Which group showed smiling?

Which of the following reasons may support the tendency for many human females to show a preference for having only a few sexual partners?

Approximately what percentage of scientists accept the theory of evolution?

Which of the following was a substantial obstacle(s) in Darwin's thinking that prevented him from further developing his theory?

Male mammals should maximize the partner(s) while female members should maximize the partner(s).

A social smile is characterized by __________.

A species-specific behavior is one that __________.

According to your book, why might a ground squirrel sound an alarm cry when it sees a predator?

Which of the following may be used as scientific evidence to support the theory of evolution?

Data suggest that women choose mates who are __________.

A gene is said to be dominant. What is the likelihood that the trait controlled by that gene will be expressed?

Heritability ratios for age, but are for social/economic status (SES).

The correlation between intelligence in fraternal or dizygotic twins is approximately __________.

Research Methods

The Brain and the Nervous System

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Consciousness

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Memory

Thinking

Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Development

Personality

Psychopathology

Treatment of Mental Disorders

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Exam 2: Evolutionary and Genetic Influences on Behavior

Which of the following reasons may support the tendency for many human males to show a preference for polygyny?

Approximately what percentage of the general population accepts the theory of evolution?

The nucleus, chromosomes, and DNA compose most of the __________ in the human body?

Data indicate that a baby is more likely to look like the __________ father than the __________.

The process in which traits that are more suited for survival are more likely to be passed on to offspring than traits less suited for survival is called __________.

According to work by Daly and Wilson, which child is least likely to experience abuse or even infanticide at the hands of the male parent?

The idea that anything natural is good or that more recently evolved traits are better than traits evolved earlier is called __________.

In the study examining smiling, the facial expression of groups of athletes who received an award at the Paralympic games was examined. Which group showed smiling?

Which of the following reasons may support the tendency for many human females to show a preference for having only a few sexual partners?

Approximately what percentage of scientists accept the theory of evolution?

Which of the following was a substantial obstacle(s) in Darwin's thinking that prevented him from further developing his theory?

Male mammals should maximize the __________ partner(s) while female members should maximize the __________ partner(s).

A social smile is characterized by __________.

A species-specific behavior is one that __________.

According to your book, why might a ground squirrel sound an alarm cry when it sees a predator?

Which of the following may be used as scientific evidence to support the theory of evolution?

Data suggest that women choose mates who are __________.

A gene is said to be dominant. What is the likelihood that the trait controlled by that gene will be expressed?

Heritability ratios __________ for age, but are __________ for social/economic status (SES).

The correlation between intelligence in fraternal or dizygotic twins is approximately __________.

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

Filters

Data indicate that a baby is more likely to look like the father than the .

Male mammals should maximize the partner(s) while female members should maximize the partner(s).

Heritability ratios for age, but are for social/economic status (SES).