Question 1

Thomas and Chess as well as Buss and Plomin used _______ in their research.

Accepted Answer

A)  laboratory test data 
B)  ratings 
C)  behavioral genetics 
D)  blood types 
A)  laboratory test data 
B)  ratings 
C)  behavioral genetics 
D)  blood types

Question 2

The genetic component is least strong for

Accepted Answer

A)  temperament. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  values. 
D)  dominance. 
A)  temperament. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  values. 
D)  dominance.

Question 3

The person who attempted to classify psychiatric disorders and believed them to be largely hereditary was

Accepted Answer

A)  Kraepelin. 
B)  Sheldon. 
C)  Gall. 
D)  Freud. 
A)  Kraepelin. 
B)  Sheldon. 
C)  Gall. 
D)  Freud.

Question 4

It is suggested that degree of parental investment in offspring is correlated with the proportion of genes passed on to each offspring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Greater right hemispheric activity is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  greater negative affect. 
B)  greater separation distress in children. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  greater negative affect. 
B)  greater separation distress in children. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 6

Genes influence

Accepted Answer

A)  personality. 
B)  environment. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  personality. 
B)  environment. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 7

In a simplified form, research on twins suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  differences between MZ twins are due to the environment. 
B)  differences between DZ twins are genetic differences. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  differences between MZ twins are due to the environment. 
B)  differences between DZ twins are genetic differences. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 8

It can be suggested that

Accepted Answer

A)  if two individuals are identical genetically, differences between them must be due to the environment. 
B)  if two individuals are different genetically, differences between them must be due to these genetic differences. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  if two individuals are identical genetically, differences between them must be due to the environment. 
B)  if two individuals are different genetically, differences between them must be due to these genetic differences. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 9

In the Buss research on jealousy, physiological data

Accepted Answer

A)  matched self-report data. 
B)  diverged from self-report data. 
C)  were inconclusive. 
D)  did not support the hypothesis. 
A)  matched self-report data. 
B)  diverged from self-report data. 
C)  were inconclusive. 
D)  did not support the hypothesis.

Question 10

Genes influence environments via

Accepted Answer

A)  selection of environments. 
B)  eliciting environmental responses. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  selection of environments. 
B)  eliciting environmental responses. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 11

Research indicates that depressed individuals have

Accepted Answer

A)  increased left hemispheric activity. 
B)  decreased left hemispheric activity. 
C)  increased right hemispheric activity. 
D)  decreased right hemispheric activity. 
A)  increased left hemispheric activity. 
B)  decreased left hemispheric activity. 
C)  increased right hemispheric activity. 
D)  decreased right hemispheric activity.

Question 12

According to Buss, evolved psychological mechanisms

Accepted Answer

A)  are always adaptive. 
B)  may not fit current living conditions. 
C)  are the same for all genders. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  are always adaptive. 
B)  may not fit current living conditions. 
C)  are the same for all genders. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

Research by Sugiyama, Tooby, and Cosmides finds that the result of research on cheating detection can be replicated

Accepted Answer

A)  in nonliterate cultures 
B)  only in literature cultures 
C)  only in capitalist societies 
D)  only among college students 
A)  in nonliterate cultures 
B)  only in literature cultures 
C)  only in capitalist societies 
D)  only among college students

Question 14

Kagan found evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal consistency of temperament. 
B)  biological bases for differences in temperament. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  longitudinal consistency of temperament. 
B)  biological bases for differences in temperament. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 15

Dopamine has been described as the "feel good" chemical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic factors account for the majority of personality. 
B)  Nongenetic factors are mainly responsible for environmental differences. 
C)  Family experiences are important. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Genetic factors account for the majority of personality. 
B)  Nongenetic factors are mainly responsible for environmental differences. 
C)  Family experiences are important. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 17

The research of Buss and Plomin showed evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  continuity of temperament over time. 
B)  the heritability of temperament. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  continuity of temperament over time. 
B)  the heritability of temperament. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a method used to establish genetic-behavior relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective breeding. 
B)  twin studies. 
C)  adoption studies. 
D)  DNS studies. 
A)  selective breeding. 
B)  twin studies. 
C)  adoption studies. 
D)  DNS studies.

Question 19

Damasio supports which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brain functions as a system. 
B)  The brain consists of specialized parts. 
C)  both a and b. 
A)  The brain functions as a system. 
B)  The brain consists of specialized parts. 
C)  both a and b.

Question 20

Kelley et al., (2002) used fMRI to identify specific regions of the brain that are active when people judge trait adjective are in uppercase letters, described George W. Bush, or described themselves. Compared to baseline recordings, fMRI indicated that medial prefrontal cortex (PFC) was more involved in judgments about the self than about Bush or the typeface of the letters. This indicates that the PFC is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the only brain region that comes into play when people think about themselves. 
B)  one region that comes into play when people think about themselves. 
C)  the biological component of the self. 
D)  the biological basis of personality. 
A)  the only brain region that comes into play when people think about themselves. 
B)  one region that comes into play when people think about themselves. 
C)  the biological component of the self. 
D)  the biological basis of personality.

Thomas and Chess as well as Buss and Plomin used _______ in their research.

The genetic component is least strong for

The person who attempted to classify psychiatric disorders and believed them to be largely hereditary was

It is suggested that degree of parental investment in offspring is correlated with the proportion of genes passed on to each offspring.

Greater right hemispheric activity is associated with

Genes influence

In a simplified form, research on twins suggest that

It can be suggested that

In the Buss research on jealousy, physiological data

Genes influence environments via

Research indicates that depressed individuals have

According to Buss, evolved psychological mechanisms

Research by Sugiyama, Tooby, and Cosmides finds that the result of research on cheating detection can be replicated

Kagan found evidence of

Dopamine has been described as the "feel good" chemical.

Which of the following is not true?

The research of Buss and Plomin showed evidence of

Which of the following is not a method used to establish genetic-behavior relationships?

Damasio supports which of the following?

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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Exam 9: Biological Foundations of Personality

Thomas and Chess as well as Buss and Plomin used _______ in their research.

The genetic component is least strong for

The person who attempted to classify psychiatric disorders and believed them to be largely hereditary was

It is suggested that degree of parental investment in offspring is correlated with the proportion of genes passed on to each offspring.

Greater right hemispheric activity is associated with

Genes influence

In a simplified form, research on twins suggest that

It can be suggested that

In the Buss research on jealousy, physiological data

Genes influence environments via

Research indicates that depressed individuals have

According to Buss, evolved psychological mechanisms

Research by Sugiyama, Tooby, and Cosmides finds that the result of research on cheating detection can be replicated

Kagan found evidence of

Dopamine has been described as the "feel good" chemical.

Which of the following is not true?

The research of Buss and Plomin showed evidence of

Which of the following is not a method used to establish genetic-behavior relationships?

Damasio supports which of the following?

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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