Question 1

_____________ occurs when a number of gene pairs combine their influences to create a single phenotypic trait.

Accepted Answer

Polygenic

Question 2

__________ allows an organism to meet recurring environmental challenges to their survival,thereby increasing their reproductive ability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ allows an organism to meet recurring...

Question 3

Dominance hierarchies present in social animals lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased levels of aggression in the group as members fight to gain or reclaim status 
B)  decreased levels of aggression as there is no need for aggression except for when the leader dies 
C)  increased levels of aggression as members fight to obtain better resources 
D)  decreased levels of aggression except for when a new member joins or a member challenges another for a better position 
A)  increased levels of aggression in the group as members fight to gain or reclaim status 
B)  decreased levels of aggression as there is no need for aggression except for when the leader dies 
C)  increased levels of aggression as members fight to obtain better resources 
D)  decreased levels of aggression except for when a new member joins or a member challenges another for a better position

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the similarity of IQ between twins is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The correlation for identical twins raised together is higher than identical twins raised apart. 
B)  The correlation for identical twins raised apart is higher than fraternal twins raised together. 
C)  The correlation for fraternal twins raised together is higher than siblings raised together. 
D)  The correlation for fraternal twins raised together is higher than identical twins raised apart. 
A)  The correlation for identical twins raised together is higher than identical twins raised apart. 
B)  The correlation for identical twins raised apart is higher than fraternal twins raised together. 
C)  The correlation for fraternal twins raised together is higher than siblings raised together. 
D)  The correlation for fraternal twins raised together is higher than identical twins raised apart.

Question 5

The likelihood of altruism decreases in an orderly way as genetic relatedness decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The evolutionary perspective might argue that men prefer characteristics in women like clear smooth skin,physical health,and high energy level because they are associated with future reproductive potential and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  health 
B)  access to resources 
C)  fitness 
D)  strength 
A)  health 
B)  access to resources 
C)  fitness 
D)  strength

Question 7

A heritability coefficient of 0.70 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 8

Both males and females rate physical attractiveness as the top quality they seek in a mate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Nicole donates food to the local food bank every month for those who are less fortunate.Which theory helps to explain why she does this?

Accepted Answer

A)  kin selection 
B)  reciprocal altruism 
C)  bystander effect 
D)  natural selection 
A)  kin selection 
B)  reciprocal altruism 
C)  bystander effect 
D)  natural selection

Question 10

Though presently there is no quantifiable way to determine the reaction ranges of various intelligence-related traits,research on environmental enrichment programs and adoption studies suggest that the ranges could be:

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 30 IQ points. 
B)  4 to 6 IQ points. 
C)  7 to 10 IQ points 
D)  15 to 20 IQ points. 
A)  20 to 30 IQ points. 
B)  4 to 6 IQ points. 
C)  7 to 10 IQ points 
D)  15 to 20 IQ points.

Question 11

According to the results of a study by Peggy La Cerra,which of the following men would appear most attractive to a woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  A man standing alone 
B)  A man doing housework 
C)  A man playing with a child 
D)  A man who is cooking 
A)  A man standing alone 
B)  A man doing housework 
C)  A man playing with a child 
D)  A man who is cooking

Question 12

The procedure in which an individual gene is altered to prevent it from carrying out its normal function is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  recombinant procedure. 
B)  gene knockout procedure. 
C)  polygenic procedure. 
D)  elimination procedure. 
A)  recombinant procedure. 
B)  gene knockout procedure. 
C)  polygenic procedure. 
D)  elimination procedure.

Question 13

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 14

The change over time in the frequency with which particular genes occur within an interbreeding population is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  polygenic transmission 
B)  evolution 
C)  natural selection 
D)  dominant transmission 
A)  polygenic transmission 
B)  evolution 
C)  natural selection 
D)  dominant transmission

Question 15

Dr.Ziddy has found the gene responsible for poor reading skills in children.As a result of finding this gene,Dr.Ziddy campaigns all government agencies to discontinue all reading programs in the schools.Dr.Ziddy probably holds the view of:

Accepted Answer

A)  natural selection 
B)  social Darwinism 
C)  range of reaction 
D)  genetic determinism 
A)  natural selection 
B)  social Darwinism 
C)  range of reaction 
D)  genetic determinism

Question 16

Which of the following situations cannot be explained by evolutionary theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggression in humans developed as a means to protect resources. 
B)  Males prefer females who look youthful as this reflects reproductive potential. 
C)  Helping a friend increases the likelihood that your friend will help you in the future. 
D)  Infanticide occurs in nature to increase the potential for strong offspring. 
A)  Aggression in humans developed as a means to protect resources. 
B)  Males prefer females who look youthful as this reflects reproductive potential. 
C)  Helping a friend increases the likelihood that your friend will help you in the future. 
D)  Infanticide occurs in nature to increase the potential for strong offspring.

Question 17

The DNA portion of chromosomes carries the hereditary blueprint in units called ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The DNA portion of chromosomes carries the...

Question 18

The heritability coefficient is used to estimate:

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which variation in a group of people can be accounted for by genetic factors. 
B)  the extent to which variation in a group of people can be accounted for by environmental factors. 
C)  the probability that a person will share a given gene with his or her parents. 
D)  the probability that a person will share a given gene with a sibling. 
A)  the extent to which variation in a group of people can be accounted for by genetic factors. 
B)  the extent to which variation in a group of people can be accounted for by environmental factors. 
C)  the probability that a person will share a given gene with his or her parents. 
D)  the probability that a person will share a given gene with a sibling.

Question 19

The probability of a child sharing any particular gene with his or her parents is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.05 
B)  0.25 
C)  0.50 
D)  1.0 
A)  0.05 
B)  0.25 
C)  0.50 
D)  1.0

Question 20

Every cell in the human body except one type has:

Accepted Answer

A)  46 genes. 
B)  46 chromosomes. 
C)  23 genes. 
D)  23 chromosomes. 
A)  46 genes. 
B)  46 chromosomes. 
C)  23 genes. 
D)  23 chromosomes.

_____________ occurs when a number of gene pairs combine their influences to create a single phenotypic trait.

__________ allows an organism to meet recurring environmental challenges to their survival,thereby increasing their reproductive ability.

Dominance hierarchies present in social animals lead to:

Which of the following statements regarding the similarity of IQ between twins is FALSE?

The likelihood of altruism decreases in an orderly way as genetic relatedness decreases.

The evolutionary perspective might argue that men prefer characteristics in women like clear smooth skin,physical health,and high energy level because they are associated with future reproductive potential and ________.

A heritability coefficient of 0.70 for math ability indicates that 70% of the variation in math ability between individuals is due to genetic factors.

Both males and females rate physical attractiveness as the top quality they seek in a mate.

Nicole donates food to the local food bank every month for those who are less fortunate.Which theory helps to explain why she does this?

Though presently there is no quantifiable way to determine the reaction ranges of various intelligence-related traits,research on environmental enrichment programs and adoption studies suggest that the ranges could be:

According to the results of a study by Peggy La Cerra,which of the following men would appear most attractive to a woman?

The procedure in which an individual gene is altered to prevent it from carrying out its normal function is called the:

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

The change over time in the frequency with which particular genes occur within an interbreeding population is referred to as:

Dr.Ziddy has found the gene responsible for poor reading skills in children.As a result of finding this gene,Dr.Ziddy campaigns all government agencies to discontinue all reading programs in the schools.Dr.Ziddy probably holds the view of:

Which of the following situations cannot be explained by evolutionary theory?

The DNA portion of chromosomes carries the hereditary blueprint in units called ____.

The heritability coefficient is used to estimate:

The probability of a child sharing any particular gene with his or her parents is:

Every cell in the human body except one type has:

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Exam 4: Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

_____________ occurs when a number of gene pairs combine their influences to create a single phenotypic trait.

__________ allows an organism to meet recurring environmental challenges to their survival,thereby increasing their reproductive ability.

Dominance hierarchies present in social animals lead to:

Which of the following statements regarding the similarity of IQ between twins is FALSE?

The likelihood of altruism decreases in an orderly way as genetic relatedness decreases.

The evolutionary perspective might argue that men prefer characteristics in women like clear smooth skin,physical health,and high energy level because they are associated with future reproductive potential and ________.

A heritability coefficient of 0.70 for math ability indicates that 70% of the variation in math ability between individuals is due to genetic factors.

Both males and females rate physical attractiveness as the top quality they seek in a mate.

Nicole donates food to the local food bank every month for those who are less fortunate.Which theory helps to explain why she does this?

Though presently there is no quantifiable way to determine the reaction ranges of various intelligence-related traits,research on environmental enrichment programs and adoption studies suggest that the ranges could be:

According to the results of a study by Peggy La Cerra,which of the following men would appear most attractive to a woman?

The procedure in which an individual gene is altered to prevent it from carrying out its normal function is called the:

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

The change over time in the frequency with which particular genes occur within an interbreeding population is referred to as:

Dr.Ziddy has found the gene responsible for poor reading skills in children.As a result of finding this gene,Dr.Ziddy campaigns all government agencies to discontinue all reading programs in the schools.Dr.Ziddy probably holds the view of:

Which of the following situations cannot be explained by evolutionary theory?

The DNA portion of chromosomes carries the hereditary blueprint in units called ____.

The heritability coefficient is used to estimate:

The probability of a child sharing any particular gene with his or her parents is:

Every cell in the human body except one type has:

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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