Exam 4: Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Unlike the blueprints for a house,a person's genetic blueprint is not observable.Identical twins may have the same genotype but given different environmental influences,their ________ may be quite unique.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

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

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Question 22

Twin studies have consistently revealed that the factor that accounts for the least amount of variation in personality trait attributes is:

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Question 23

Barbara and Brenda are identical twins who were adopted at birth and raised by two different families.Andy and Andrew are identical twins raised together by their biological parents.When the four children entered high school they took an IQ test.Barbara and Andy each had scores of 110,while Brenda's IQ was measured at 120 and Andrew scored 108.These results support which of the following conclusions?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

Based on Hans Eysenck's work on genetic components of personality,research has shown that the personality trait neuroticism is related to increased action of the neurotransmitter _______.

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Question 25

The change that occurs over time in the frequency with which certain genes occur in a population is called _____________.

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Question 26

Justin has three wives,and several children with each wife.Which type of mating system describes Justin's situation?

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Question 27

Of the list below,genetically speaking,which pair of individuals is most alike?

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Question 28

Some research has shown that identical twins raised apart are still more similar than fraternal twins raised together.

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Question 29

According to parental investment theory,the gender that typically has the greater investment in producing offspring will be:

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Question 30

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:

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Question 31

When sperm fertilizes an egg,the new cell has:

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Question 32

Evolutionary personality theorists speculate the personality traits of conscientiousness and agreeableness may have played an important role in:

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Question 33

Dominance hierarchies are the result of:

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Question 34

Keith and Kirk are identical twins who were separated at birth and raised in different parts of the country in different environments.When as adults they were reunited,researchers compared them on several psychological characteristics.Compared to identical twins that have been raised together,Keith and Kirk probably have:

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Question 35

Status in a dominance hierarchy is often achieved through _________ in all species.

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Question 36

Polygenic transmission occurs when:

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Question 37

Which of the following gender differences in mate preference has been found?

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Question 38

Natural selection refers to

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Question 39

The ______________ theory assumes that individuals are most likely to show altruistic behaviours toward offspring and relatives.

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Unlike the blueprints for a house,a person's genetic blueprint is not observable.Identical twins may have the same genotype but given different environmental influences,their ________ may be quite unique.

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

Twin studies have consistently revealed that the factor that accounts for the least amount of variation in personality trait attributes is:

Based on Hans Eysenck's work on genetic components of personality,research has shown that the personality trait neuroticism is related to increased action of the neurotransmitter _______.

The change that occurs over time in the frequency with which certain genes occur in a population is called _____________.

Justin has three wives,and several children with each wife.Which type of mating system describes Justin's situation?

Of the list below,genetically speaking,which pair of individuals is most alike?

Some research has shown that identical twins raised apart are still more similar than fraternal twins raised together.

According to parental investment theory,the gender that typically has the greater investment in producing offspring will be:

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:

When sperm fertilizes an egg,the new cell has:

Evolutionary personality theorists speculate the personality traits of conscientiousness and agreeableness may have played an important role in:

Dominance hierarchies are the result of:

Status in a dominance hierarchy is often achieved through _________ in all species.

Polygenic transmission occurs when:

Which of the following gender differences in mate preference has been found?

Natural selection refers to

The ______________ theory assumes that individuals are most likely to show altruistic behaviours toward offspring and relatives.

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

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Exam 4: Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Unlike the blueprints for a house,a person's genetic blueprint is not observable.Identical twins may have the same genotype but given different environmental influences,their ________ may be quite unique.

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

Twin studies have consistently revealed that the factor that accounts for the least amount of variation in personality trait attributes is:

Based on Hans Eysenck's work on genetic components of personality,research has shown that the personality trait neuroticism is related to increased action of the neurotransmitter _______.

The change that occurs over time in the frequency with which certain genes occur in a population is called _____________.

Justin has three wives,and several children with each wife.Which type of mating system describes Justin's situation?

Of the list below,genetically speaking,which pair of individuals is most alike?

Some research has shown that identical twins raised apart are still more similar than fraternal twins raised together.

According to parental investment theory,the gender that typically has the greater investment in producing offspring will be:

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:

When sperm fertilizes an egg,the new cell has:

Evolutionary personality theorists speculate the personality traits of conscientiousness and agreeableness may have played an important role in:

Dominance hierarchies are the result of:

Status in a dominance hierarchy is often achieved through _________ in all species.

Polygenic transmission occurs when:

Which of the following gender differences in mate preference has been found?

Natural selection refers to

The ______________ theory assumes that individuals are most likely to show altruistic behaviours toward offspring and relatives.

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

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