Question 1

Siblings have a certain percentage of chance of sharing the same gene with one another.This percentage of chance is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 percent 
B) 100 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 5 percent 
A) 50 percent 
B) 100 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 5 percent A

Question 2

In the Minnesota Twin Study,genetics accounted for a percentage of the variation among people in personality trait scores.This percentage range was _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) 39-58 
B) 15-20 
C) 22-31 
D) 74-95 
A) 39-58 
B) 15-20 
C) 22-31 
D) 74-95 A

Question 3

The specific genetic makeup of an individual is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A) genotype. 
B) phenotype. 
C) antigen. 
D) heritability coefficient. 
A) genotype. 
B) phenotype. 
C) antigen. 
D) heritability coefficient. A

Question 4

When working on a group project,Trisha helped one group member complete his part of the project but in the process did not do as well as she could have on her own.In this example,Trisha's behaviour is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) self-fulfilling prophecy 
B) altruism 
C) cooperation 
D) adaptation 
A) self-fulfilling prophecy 
B) altruism 
C) cooperation 
D) adaptation

Question 5

Parental investment theory states that the male of a species will be larger if parental investment is low because

Accepted Answer

A) males would undertake more survival responsibilities 
B) larger size would make males more desirable mating partners for females 
C) males would be less active in interaction with off-spring 
D) larger size would give males an advantage for male-male competition 
A) males would undertake more survival responsibilities 
B) larger size would make males more desirable mating partners for females 
C) males would be less active in interaction with off-spring 
D) larger size would give males an advantage for male-male competition

Question 6

Carol has average size hands for a woman.Her mother has rather large hands and her father relatively small hands for a man.Carol's sister says Carol has a combination of the large and small hands resulting in Carol's medium hand size.Carol has studied genetics in school and knows this is not true because specific traits are passed on,not _______________ ones.

Accepted Answer

A) physical 
B) mutated 
C) blended 
D) adaptive 
A) physical 
B) mutated 
C) blended 
D) adaptive

Question 7

Research on the consistency of gender differences in mate preference has determined that:

Accepted Answer

A) mate preference patterns that have been observed appear to be specific to individuals 
B) mate preference patterns are slightly consistent across cultures 
C) mate preference patterns show considerable variability among cultures 
D) mate preference patterns are remarkably consistent across cultures 
A) mate preference patterns that have been observed appear to be specific to individuals 
B) mate preference patterns are slightly consistent across cultures 
C) mate preference patterns show considerable variability among cultures 
D) mate preference patterns are remarkably consistent across cultures

Question 8

A situation in which one individual helps another and in so doing also gains some advantage themselves is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) cooperation 
B) altruism 
C) reciprocity 
D) kin selection 
A) cooperation 
B) altruism 
C) reciprocity 
D) kin selection

Question 9

The gene knockout procedure refers to the process of:

Accepted Answer

A) artificially suppressing the function of the immune system. 
B) preventing neurons from firing by inhibiting reuptake. 
C) altering an individual gene such that its normal function is prevented. 
D) flooding the body with stress hormones so that a gene goes into temporary shock. 
A) artificially suppressing the function of the immune system. 
B) preventing neurons from firing by inhibiting reuptake. 
C) altering an individual gene such that its normal function is prevented. 
D) flooding the body with stress hormones so that a gene goes into temporary shock.

Question 10

Through evolution,larger,more complex brains and more sophisticated mental functions affected competition because of animals' ability to:

Accepted Answer

A) weigh the cost-benefit of aggression. 
B) recognize and remember past encounters. 
C) spot potential weaknesses in competitors. 
D) determine the best time to exert aggressive energy. 
A) weigh the cost-benefit of aggression. 
B) recognize and remember past encounters. 
C) spot potential weaknesses in competitors. 
D) determine the best time to exert aggressive energy.

Question 11

__________ refers to the time,effort,energy,and risk associated with caring successfully for each offspring.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the time,effort,energy,and risk associated...

Question 12

__________ is defined as the change that occurs over time in the frequency with which certain genes occur in a population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is defined as the change that...

Question 13

To gain a better understanding of the relative importance of heredity and environment,scientists study pairs of twins raised ________ compared to pairs of twins raised _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To gain a better understanding of the...

Question 14

In primates,the dominant male in a social group is typically large and experienced.Dominance is also due to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) his ability to remember which members of the group must be controlled. 
B) his ability to establish relationships with other males. 
C) his ability to establish relationships with males and females alike. 
D) his ability to use his size to increase reproductive potential. 
A) his ability to remember which members of the group must be controlled. 
B) his ability to establish relationships with other males. 
C) his ability to establish relationships with males and females alike. 
D) his ability to use his size to increase reproductive potential.

Question 15

Discuss the gender differences and similarities in mate preferences.

Accepted Answer

Both males and females rate mutual attra

Question 16

Genetic factors are especially important in the development of dyslexia in

Accepted Answer

A) individuals with a high IQ. 
B) males. 
C) individuals with a low IQ. 
D) females. 
A) individuals with a high IQ. 
B) males. 
C) individuals with a low IQ. 
D) females.

Question 17

According to Daly and Wilson,which of the following accounts for the variation in national and regional homicide rates?

Accepted Answer

A) unemployment rates 
B) education levels 
C) limited resources 
D) wealth 
A) unemployment rates 
B) education levels 
C) limited resources 
D) wealth

Question 18

The heritability coefficient for intelligence is .50.This means that:

Accepted Answer

A) 50 percent of the variation in the intelligence of an individual is related to genetic factors. 
B) 50 percent of the variation of intelligence between groups of people is related to genetic factors. 
C) 50 percent of the variation of intelligence within in a group of people is related to genetic factors. 
D) 50 percent of the variation of intelligence in a group of people is related to environmental factors. 
A) 50 percent of the variation in the intelligence of an individual is related to genetic factors. 
B) 50 percent of the variation of intelligence between groups of people is related to genetic factors. 
C) 50 percent of the variation of intelligence within in a group of people is related to genetic factors. 
D) 50 percent of the variation of intelligence in a group of people is related to environmental factors.

Question 19

Scott and Shawn are identical twins raised together,whereas Tammy and Tracey are identical twins raised apart.Scott and Shawn are more similar on IQ than are Tammy and Tracey.This finding:

Accepted Answer

A) rules out a purely genetic explanation for IQ 
B) rules out a purely environmental explanation for IQ 
C) suggests that environment is not important for determining IQ 
D) suggests that genetics are not important for determining IQ 
A) rules out a purely genetic explanation for IQ 
B) rules out a purely environmental explanation for IQ 
C) suggests that environment is not important for determining IQ 
D) suggests that genetics are not important for determining IQ

Question 20

If a gene is recessive,the particular characteristic will show up if at least one partner carried it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Siblings have a certain percentage of chance of sharing the same gene with one another.This percentage of chance is ________.

In the Minnesota Twin Study,genetics accounted for a percentage of the variation among people in personality trait scores.This percentage range was _____________.

The specific genetic makeup of an individual is referred to as the:

When working on a group project,Trisha helped one group member complete his part of the project but in the process did not do as well as she could have on her own.In this example,Trisha's behaviour is an example of:

Parental investment theory states that the male of a species will be larger if parental investment is low because

Research on the consistency of gender differences in mate preference has determined that:

A situation in which one individual helps another and in so doing also gains some advantage themselves is known as:

The gene knockout procedure refers to the process of:

Through evolution,larger,more complex brains and more sophisticated mental functions affected competition because of animals' ability to:

__________ refers to the time,effort,energy,and risk associated with caring successfully for each offspring.

__________ is defined as the change that occurs over time in the frequency with which certain genes occur in a population.

To gain a better understanding of the relative importance of heredity and environment,scientists study pairs of twins raised __ compared to pairs of twins raised _.

In primates,the dominant male in a social group is typically large and experienced.Dominance is also due to __________.

Discuss the gender differences and similarities in mate preferences.

Genetic factors are especially important in the development of dyslexia in

According to Daly and Wilson,which of the following accounts for the variation in national and regional homicide rates?

The heritability coefficient for intelligence is .50.This means that:

Scott and Shawn are identical twins raised together,whereas Tammy and Tracey are identical twins raised apart.Scott and Shawn are more similar on IQ than are Tammy and Tracey.This finding:

If a gene is recessive,the particular characteristic will show up if at least one partner carried it.

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 4: Genes, evolution, and Behaviour

Siblings have a certain percentage of chance of sharing the same gene with one another.This percentage of chance is ________.

In the Minnesota Twin Study,genetics accounted for a percentage of the variation among people in personality trait scores.This percentage range was _____________.

The specific genetic makeup of an individual is referred to as the:

When working on a group project,Trisha helped one group member complete his part of the project but in the process did not do as well as she could have on her own.In this example,Trisha's behaviour is an example of:

Parental investment theory states that the male of a species will be larger if parental investment is low because

Research on the consistency of gender differences in mate preference has determined that:

A situation in which one individual helps another and in so doing also gains some advantage themselves is known as:

The gene knockout procedure refers to the process of:

Through evolution,larger,more complex brains and more sophisticated mental functions affected competition because of animals' ability to:

__________ refers to the time,effort,energy,and risk associated with caring successfully for each offspring.

__________ is defined as the change that occurs over time in the frequency with which certain genes occur in a population.

To gain a better understanding of the relative importance of heredity and environment,scientists study pairs of twins raised ________ compared to pairs of twins raised _______.

In primates,the dominant male in a social group is typically large and experienced.Dominance is also due to __________.

Discuss the gender differences and similarities in mate preferences.

Genetic factors are especially important in the development of dyslexia in

According to Daly and Wilson,which of the following accounts for the variation in national and regional homicide rates?

The heritability coefficient for intelligence is .50.This means that:

Scott and Shawn are identical twins raised together,whereas Tammy and Tracey are identical twins raised apart.Scott and Shawn are more similar on IQ than are Tammy and Tracey.This finding:

If a gene is recessive,the particular characteristic will show up if at least one partner carried it.

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Filters

To gain a better understanding of the relative importance of heredity and environment,scientists study pairs of twins raised __ compared to pairs of twins raised _.