Question 1

A heritability coefficient of .70 for math ability indicates that 70% of the variation in math ability between individuals is due to genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In which of the following neighbourhoods would the highest rate of homicide be found?

Accepted Answer

A) the neighbourhood with the lowest average family income 
B) the neighbourhood with the greatest disparity of wealth 
C) the neighbourhood with the lowest levels of literacy 
D) the neighbourhood with the highest population density 
A) the neighbourhood with the lowest average family income 
B) the neighbourhood with the greatest disparity of wealth 
C) the neighbourhood with the lowest levels of literacy 
D) the neighbourhood with the highest population density

Question 3

Genotypes are present from conception but phenotypes can be affected by the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a study of twins comparing the role of genetic similarity and family environment,___________ was considerably more important in determining personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a study of twins comparing the...

Question 5

The research of Daly and Wilson has found that most murders are:

Accepted Answer

A) committed by young males against competing young males 
B) committed by males against females 
C) committed by young males against other males related to them 
D) committed by females against males 
A) committed by young males against competing young males 
B) committed by males against females 
C) committed by young males against other males related to them 
D) committed by females against males

Question 6

In examining the factors that influence personality traits,the role of genetic similarity has been shown to be equally important compared to the role of the family environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Although genetic factors are considerably important,they appear to account for about a certain percentage of the IQ variation between people in the United States.This percentage ranges from ______________:

Accepted Answer

A) 80 to 90 
B) 50 to 70 
C) 30 to 50 
D) 20 to 30 
A) 80 to 90 
B) 50 to 70 
C) 30 to 50 
D) 20 to 30

Question 8

Evolutionary theory argues that women prefer older men because they are more likely to have:

Accepted Answer

A) education 
B) social status 
C) physical strength 
D) social skills 
A) education 
B) social status 
C) physical strength 
D) social skills

Question 9

Brad has blue eyes and his wife has brown eyes.Both of their children have brown eyes.Their eldest son,Mike,marries a woman with blue eyes,and they are now expecting their first baby.Is it possible for the child to be born with blue eyes?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes,Mike may carry the recessive gene for blue eyes 
B) Yes,as with any child there is an equal chance for either eye colour occurring 
C) No,as long as one parent has brown eyes the child will have brown eyes 
D) No,the recessive blue eye gene stopped with Brad 
A) Yes,Mike may carry the recessive gene for blue eyes 
B) Yes,as with any child there is an equal chance for either eye colour occurring 
C) No,as long as one parent has brown eyes the child will have brown eyes 
D) No,the recessive blue eye gene stopped with Brad

Question 10

Twin studies typically compare monozygotic or ________ twins with dizygotic or ________ twins.

Accepted Answer

identical;

Question 11

Trivers's argues that a monogamous mating system will result in the following parental investment pattern _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Females investing more than males 
B) Males investing more than females 
C) Males and females investing equally in parenting 
D) Neither females or males investing in parenting 
A) Females investing more than males 
B) Males investing more than females 
C) Males and females investing equally in parenting 
D) Neither females or males investing in parenting

Question 12

What does it mean to say that genes work through the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) That genetic makeup is not as important as environmental influences. 
B) That genetic makeup affects the environments we encounter. 
C) That genetic makeup cannot be understood entirely without considering the environment. 
D) That genetic makeup can be considered without considering the environment. 
A) That genetic makeup is not as important as environmental influences. 
B) That genetic makeup affects the environments we encounter. 
C) That genetic makeup cannot be understood entirely without considering the environment. 
D) That genetic makeup can be considered without considering the environment.

Question 13

Both males and females rate dependability,emotional stability and _____________ as the three most important characteristics in a potential mate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both males and females rate dependability,emotional stability...

Question 14

The procedure that results in the elimination of the function of a particular gene is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The procedure that results in the elimination...

Question 15

One problem with studying identical and fraternal twins raised together or apart is that:

Accepted Answer

A) Often twins raised apart have very similar environments. 
B) Identical twins who are raised together may be treated more similarly than fraternal twins,which could account for their greater behavioural similarity. 
C) Fraternal twins may be male and female whereas identical twins are always either both male or female. 
D) There is no control over the environments of twins who are raised apart. 
A) Often twins raised apart have very similar environments. 
B) Identical twins who are raised together may be treated more similarly than fraternal twins,which could account for their greater behavioural similarity. 
C) Fraternal twins may be male and female whereas identical twins are always either both male or female. 
D) There is no control over the environments of twins who are raised apart.

Question 16

When working on a group project,Trisha helps to gain the information needed to complete the project and the group receives an A+ on the project.Trisha's behaviour is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following beliefs advocates that the genes of some individuals are better than the genes of other individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) social Darwinism 
B) natural selection 
C) evolution 
D) reciprocal altruism 
A) social Darwinism 
B) natural selection 
C) evolution 
D) reciprocal altruism

Question 18

Support for innate evolved mechanisms is illustrated by the finding that:

Accepted Answer

A) the specific language children learn depends on the language to which they are exposed. 
B) infants are born with the ability to learn any language. 
C) smiling is recognized as an expression of happiness only in some cultures. 
D) infants develop a preference for certain human faces over time. 
A) the specific language children learn depends on the language to which they are exposed. 
B) infants are born with the ability to learn any language. 
C) smiling is recognized as an expression of happiness only in some cultures. 
D) infants develop a preference for certain human faces over time.

Question 19

Evolutionary theorists argue that we find symmetrical faces to be most attractive because it is an indication of good heath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a true act of altruism,the helping individual gains a personal advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A heritability coefficient of .70 for math ability indicates that 70% of the variation in math ability between individuals is due to genetic factors.

In which of the following neighbourhoods would the highest rate of homicide be found?

Genotypes are present from conception but phenotypes can be affected by the environment.

In a study of twins comparing the role of genetic similarity and family environment,___________ was considerably more important in determining personality.

The research of Daly and Wilson has found that most murders are:

In examining the factors that influence personality traits,the role of genetic similarity has been shown to be equally important compared to the role of the family environment.

Although genetic factors are considerably important,they appear to account for about a certain percentage of the IQ variation between people in the United States.This percentage ranges from ______________:

Evolutionary theory argues that women prefer older men because they are more likely to have:

Brad has blue eyes and his wife has brown eyes.Both of their children have brown eyes.Their eldest son,Mike,marries a woman with blue eyes,and they are now expecting their first baby.Is it possible for the child to be born with blue eyes?

Twin studies typically compare monozygotic or twins with dizygotic or twins.

Trivers's argues that a monogamous mating system will result in the following parental investment pattern _________________.

What does it mean to say that genes work through the environment?

Both males and females rate dependability,emotional stability and _____________ as the three most important characteristics in a potential mate.

The procedure that results in the elimination of the function of a particular gene is called ________________.

One problem with studying identical and fraternal twins raised together or apart is that:

When working on a group project,Trisha helps to gain the information needed to complete the project and the group receives an A+ on the project.Trisha's behaviour is an example of:

Which of the following beliefs advocates that the genes of some individuals are better than the genes of other individuals?

Support for innate evolved mechanisms is illustrated by the finding that:

Evolutionary theorists argue that we find symmetrical faces to be most attractive because it is an indication of good heath.

In a true act of altruism,the helping individual gains a personal advantage.

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Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

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A heritability coefficient of .70 for math ability indicates that 70% of the variation in math ability between individuals is due to genetic factors.

In which of the following neighbourhoods would the highest rate of homicide be found?

Genotypes are present from conception but phenotypes can be affected by the environment.

In a study of twins comparing the role of genetic similarity and family environment,___________ was considerably more important in determining personality.

The research of Daly and Wilson has found that most murders are:

In examining the factors that influence personality traits,the role of genetic similarity has been shown to be equally important compared to the role of the family environment.

Although genetic factors are considerably important,they appear to account for about a certain percentage of the IQ variation between people in the United States.This percentage ranges from ______________:

Evolutionary theory argues that women prefer older men because they are more likely to have:

Brad has blue eyes and his wife has brown eyes.Both of their children have brown eyes.Their eldest son,Mike,marries a woman with blue eyes,and they are now expecting their first baby.Is it possible for the child to be born with blue eyes?

Twin studies typically compare monozygotic or ________ twins with dizygotic or ________ twins.

Trivers's argues that a monogamous mating system will result in the following parental investment pattern _________________.

What does it mean to say that genes work through the environment?

Both males and females rate dependability,emotional stability and _____________ as the three most important characteristics in a potential mate.

The procedure that results in the elimination of the function of a particular gene is called ________________.

One problem with studying identical and fraternal twins raised together or apart is that:

When working on a group project,Trisha helps to gain the information needed to complete the project and the group receives an A+ on the project.Trisha's behaviour is an example of:

Which of the following beliefs advocates that the genes of some individuals are better than the genes of other individuals?

Support for innate evolved mechanisms is illustrated by the finding that:

Evolutionary theorists argue that we find symmetrical faces to be most attractive because it is an indication of good heath.

In a true act of altruism,the helping individual gains a personal advantage.

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

Twin studies typically compare monozygotic or twins with dizygotic or twins.