Question 1

An adoption study examined the heritability of criminal behaviour in boys adopted at a young age.The level of boys' criminality was greatest when _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  both biological and adoptive fathers had criminal records 
B)  neither biological nor adoptive fathers had criminal records 
C)  only biological fathers had criminal records 
D)  only adoptive fathers had criminal records 
A)  both biological and adoptive fathers had criminal records 
B)  neither biological nor adoptive fathers had criminal records 
C)  only biological fathers had criminal records 
D)  only adoptive fathers had criminal records

Question 2

The greatest similarity in intelligence scores for different family relations is between mothers and their first born children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the methods used in recombinant DNA research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antigens are artificially added to the body to stimulate the immune system. 
B)  Weak electrical currents are used to regrow damaged neurons. 
C)  Cells with nerve growth factor are implanted to repair severed spinal cord neurons. 
D)  Enzymes are used to cut the long threadlike molecules of genetic DNA into pieces. 
A)  Antigens are artificially added to the body to stimulate the immune system. 
B)  Weak electrical currents are used to regrow damaged neurons. 
C)  Cells with nerve growth factor are implanted to repair severed spinal cord neurons. 
D)  Enzymes are used to cut the long threadlike molecules of genetic DNA into pieces.

Question 5

Based on evolutionary analysis in the context of dominance hierarchies,research indicates that supporters of a losing political candidate had a _______ in testosterone levels post-election.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on evolutionary analysis in the context...

An adoption study examined the heritability of criminal behaviour in boys adopted at a young age.The level of boys' criminality was greatest when _______.

The greatest similarity in intelligence scores for different family relations is between mothers and their first born children.

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

Which of the following is one of the methods used in recombinant DNA research?

Based on evolutionary analysis in the context of dominance hierarchies,research indicates that supporters of a losing political candidate had a _______ in testosterone levels post-election.

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Exam 4: Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

An adoption study examined the heritability of criminal behaviour in boys adopted at a young age.The level of boys' criminality was greatest when _______.

The greatest similarity in intelligence scores for different family relations is between mothers and their first born children.

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

Which of the following is one of the methods used in recombinant DNA research?

Based on evolutionary analysis in the context of dominance hierarchies,research indicates that supporters of a losing political candidate had a _______ in testosterone levels post-election.

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

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

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters