Question 1

Maintaining the "status quo" of countries engaging in wars is legitimized by evolutionary theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Even though a female may have the gene for blue eyes in her chromosomes,it is possible that she may actually have brown eyes because this particular characteristic is recessive.Instances like these most clearly demonstrate the distinction between:

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes and genes. 
B)  chromosomes and genotype. 
C)  phenotype and chromosomes. 
D)  phenotype and genotype. 
A)  chromosomes and genes. 
B)  chromosomes and genotype. 
C)  phenotype and chromosomes. 
D)  phenotype and genotype.

Question 3

What do we currently know about the specific sizes of reaction ranges for individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  We do not know if the size differs from one person to the next 
B)  We do know that the size differs from one person to the next 
C)  We know that,generally,women have larger reaction ranges than men 
D)  We know that,generally,men have larger reaction ranges than women 
A)  We do not know if the size differs from one person to the next 
B)  We do know that the size differs from one person to the next 
C)  We know that,generally,women have larger reaction ranges than men 
D)  We know that,generally,men have larger reaction ranges than women

Question 4

The concept of a reaction range emphasizes the fact that genetic and environmental factors interact to influence behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In humans,each cell has 23 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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

Question 8

In general,which statement below best summarizes the outcome of the role of heredity and environment as they affect intelligence:

Accepted Answer

A)  Heredity,not environment,is most important in determining intelligence 
B)  Environment,not heredity,is most important in determining intelligence 
C)  Heredity and environment are equally important in determining intelligence 
D)  Heredity and environment interact in determining intelligence 
A)  Heredity,not environment,is most important in determining intelligence 
B)  Environment,not heredity,is most important in determining intelligence 
C)  Heredity and environment are equally important in determining intelligence 
D)  Heredity and environment interact in determining intelligence

Question 9

The degree to which variations in a particular characteristic result from genetics is estimated using a __________________.

Accepted Answer

heritabili

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT one of the top three qualities desired in a mate by both men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional stability 
B)  physical attractiveness 
C)  dependability 
D)  mutual attraction 
A)  emotional stability 
B)  physical attractiveness 
C)  dependability 
D)  mutual attraction

Question 11

According to the notion of a reaction range for intelligence,if Dean has a reaction range that is equivalent to Shannon's and Shannon has experienced a considerably more enriched environment compared to Dean,who would have a higher intelligence score?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dean would have a higher intelligence score. 
B)  Shannon would have a higher intelligence score. 
C)  They would have the same intelligence score since the reaction range is the same. 
D)  They would have the same intelligence score since an enriched environment only influences intelligence outside of the reaction range. 
A)  Dean would have a higher intelligence score. 
B)  Shannon would have a higher intelligence score. 
C)  They would have the same intelligence score since the reaction range is the same. 
D)  They would have the same intelligence score since an enriched environment only influences intelligence outside of the reaction range.

Question 12

Research on gender and cultural differences in mate preferences has revealed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  on average,men value physical attractiveness more than women do even in cultures with greater gender equality 
B)  on average,men value a potential mate's earning possibilities as much in cultures with greater gender equality,as in cultures with less gender equality 
C)  cross-cultural differences are stronger overall than gender differences 
D)  gender differences are stronger overall than cross-cultural differences 
A)  on average,men value physical attractiveness more than women do even in cultures with greater gender equality 
B)  on average,men value a potential mate's earning possibilities as much in cultures with greater gender equality,as in cultures with less gender equality 
C)  cross-cultural differences are stronger overall than gender differences 
D)  gender differences are stronger overall than cross-cultural differences

Question 13

It has been noted across cultures that the basis for problem solving is arguably the personality trait ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  openness to experience 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  openness to experience

Question 14

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 15

One of the most common causes of homicide in humans is sexual jealousy.According to an evolutionary perspective,this example best supports which of the following functions of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  competition for resources 
B)  establishment of dominance hierarchies 
C)  protection of future offspring 
D)  protection of social position 
A)  competition for resources 
B)  establishment of dominance hierarchies 
C)  protection of future offspring 
D)  protection of social position

Question 16

All EXCEPT which one of the following is involved in reading aloud:

Accepted Answer

A)  visual processing 
B)  cognition 
C)  auditory processing 
D)  motor ability 
A)  visual processing 
B)  cognition 
C)  auditory processing 
D)  motor ability

Question 17

Twins,whether identical or fraternal,tend to be treated very similarly by others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The time,effort,energy,and risk associated with caring successfully for each offspring is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The time,effort,energy,and risk associated with caring successfully...

Question 19

When multiple gene pairs combine to influence the expression of a single phenotypic trait,it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant transmission. 
B)  phenotypic transmission. 
C)  genotypic transmission. 
D)  polygenic transmission. 
A)  dominant transmission. 
B)  phenotypic transmission. 
C)  genotypic transmission. 
D)  polygenic transmission.

Question 20

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...

Maintaining the "status quo" of countries engaging in wars is legitimized by evolutionary theory.

Even though a female may have the gene for blue eyes in her chromosomes,it is possible that she may actually have brown eyes because this particular characteristic is recessive.Instances like these most clearly demonstrate the distinction between:

What do we currently know about the specific sizes of reaction ranges for individuals?

The concept of a reaction range emphasizes the fact that genetic and environmental factors interact to influence behaviour.

In humans,each cell has 23 chromosomes.

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

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

In general,which statement below best summarizes the outcome of the role of heredity and environment as they affect intelligence:

The degree to which variations in a particular characteristic result from genetics is estimated using a __________________.

Which of the following was NOT one of the top three qualities desired in a mate by both men and women?

According to the notion of a reaction range for intelligence,if Dean has a reaction range that is equivalent to Shannon's and Shannon has experienced a considerably more enriched environment compared to Dean,who would have a higher intelligence score?

Research on gender and cultural differences in mate preferences has revealed that:

It has been noted across cultures that the basis for problem solving is arguably the personality trait ____________.

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.

One of the most common causes of homicide in humans is sexual jealousy.According to an evolutionary perspective,this example best supports which of the following functions of aggression?

All EXCEPT which one of the following is involved in reading aloud:

Twins,whether identical or fraternal,tend to be treated very similarly by others.

The time,effort,energy,and risk associated with caring successfully for each offspring is known as ____________.

When multiple gene pairs combine to influence the expression of a single phenotypic trait,it is called:

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

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Maintaining the "status quo" of countries engaging in wars is legitimized by evolutionary theory.

Even though a female may have the gene for blue eyes in her chromosomes,it is possible that she may actually have brown eyes because this particular characteristic is recessive.Instances like these most clearly demonstrate the distinction between:

What do we currently know about the specific sizes of reaction ranges for individuals?

The concept of a reaction range emphasizes the fact that genetic and environmental factors interact to influence behaviour.

In humans,each cell has 23 chromosomes.

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

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

In general,which statement below best summarizes the outcome of the role of heredity and environment as they affect intelligence:

The degree to which variations in a particular characteristic result from genetics is estimated using a __________________.

Which of the following was NOT one of the top three qualities desired in a mate by both men and women?

According to the notion of a reaction range for intelligence,if Dean has a reaction range that is equivalent to Shannon's and Shannon has experienced a considerably more enriched environment compared to Dean,who would have a higher intelligence score?

Research on gender and cultural differences in mate preferences has revealed that:

It has been noted across cultures that the basis for problem solving is arguably the personality trait ____________.

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.

One of the most common causes of homicide in humans is sexual jealousy.According to an evolutionary perspective,this example best supports which of the following functions of aggression?

All EXCEPT which one of the following is involved in reading aloud:

Twins,whether identical or fraternal,tend to be treated very similarly by others.

The time,effort,energy,and risk associated with caring successfully for each offspring is known as ____________.

When multiple gene pairs combine to influence the expression of a single phenotypic trait,it is called:

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

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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