Question 1

Our prehistoric ancestors lived in small bands in which there were not a large number of sexual partners from whom to choose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Most psychologists would agree that the evolutionary history of our species accounts for our engagement in warfare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

To a sociobiologist,many social customs exist because:

Accepted Answer

A) they reflect maladaptive brain modules that human beings have inherited from their ancestors. 
B) human beings are not tied to their genetic heritage and are capable of developing social practices that do not influence the transmission of genes. 
C) human beings have developed genetic traits that have enabled the establishment of odd and strange social rituals. 
D) as with physical characteristics,nature selects those psychological traits and social customs that aid the transmission of genes. 
A) they reflect maladaptive brain modules that human beings have inherited from their ancestors. 
B) human beings are not tied to their genetic heritage and are capable of developing social practices that do not influence the transmission of genes. 
C) human beings have developed genetic traits that have enabled the establishment of odd and strange social rituals. 
D) as with physical characteristics,nature selects those psychological traits and social customs that aid the transmission of genes. D

Question 4

New characteristics can result from all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) spontaneous genetic mutations. 
B) crossover of genetic material between members of a chromosome pair. 
C) addition of new amino acids to the DNA molecule. 
D) recombination of genetic material. 
A) spontaneous genetic mutations. 
B) crossover of genetic material between members of a chromosome pair. 
C) addition of new amino acids to the DNA molecule. 
D) recombination of genetic material.

Question 5

Behavioural-genetic studies have shown that as adopted children grow into adulthood,the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Evaluate the pros and cons of genetic testing.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 7

For many years,psychologists addressing questions about human differences tended to fall into two camps; those who emphasized the role of learning and experience in human diversity were called nativists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an innate human characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) an interest in novelty 
B) an impulse to play 
C) a preference for constancy 
D) a desire to explore and manipulate objects 
A) an interest in novelty 
B) an impulse to play 
C) a preference for constancy 
D) a desire to explore and manipulate objects

Question 9

Match these definitions with the appropriate term.
-The chromosomal molecule that transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) DNA 
B) chromosome 
C) gene 
D) genome 
E) genetic marker 
A) DNA 
B) chromosome 
C) gene 
D) genome 
E) genetic marker

Question 10

On average,behavioural-genetic studies estimate the heritability of intelligence to be about ________ for children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.20-0.30 
B) 0.40-0.50 
C) 0.60-0.80 
D) 0.80-1.00 
A) 0.20-0.30 
B) 0.40-0.50 
C) 0.60-0.80 
D) 0.80-1.00

Question 11

The functional units of heredity that are composed of DNA and specify the structure of proteins are called:

Accepted Answer

A) genomes. 
B) neural networks. 
C) genes. 
D) genetic markers. 
A) genomes. 
B) neural networks. 
C) genes. 
D) genetic markers.

Question 12

In a study of 10 000 people in 37 cultures,researchers found that women,compared to men,are more interested in the physical attractiveness of their partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Chomsky,children are born with a universal grammar,that is,their brains are sensitive to the core features common to all languages,such as nouns and verbs,subjects and objects,and negatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is an estimate of the proportion of the total variance in a trait that is attributed to genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) Heritability 
B) Nativism 
C) Evolutionary psychology 
D) The nature effect 
A) Heritability 
B) Nativism 
C) Evolutionary psychology 
D) The nature effect

Question 15

Raw scores on IQ tests have been falling steadily in developed countries for the past several generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sociobiologists predict that,compared to males,females are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) be polygamous. 
B) be monogamous. 
C) chose a young,attractive mate. 
D) be promiscuous. 
A) be polygamous. 
B) be monogamous. 
C) chose a young,attractive mate. 
D) be promiscuous.

Question 17

Behavioural-genetic studies have shown that:

Accepted Answer

A) for children and adolescents,heritability estimates average around 0.75; that is,about three-quarters of the variance in IQ scores is explainable by genetic differences. 
B) for adults,heritability estimates average around 0.45 to 0.50; that is,about half of the variance in IQ scores is explainable by genetic differences. 
C) the scores of fraternal twins reared together are more highly correlated than the scores of identical twins reared apart. 
D) as adopted children grow into adulthood,the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero. 
A) for children and adolescents,heritability estimates average around 0.75; that is,about three-quarters of the variance in IQ scores is explainable by genetic differences. 
B) for adults,heritability estimates average around 0.45 to 0.50; that is,about half of the variance in IQ scores is explainable by genetic differences. 
C) the scores of fraternal twins reared together are more highly correlated than the scores of identical twins reared apart. 
D) as adopted children grow into adulthood,the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero.

Question 18

For children and adolescents,heritability estimates average around 0.50; that is,about half of the variance in IQ scores is explainable by genetic differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a potential problem that could result from routine genetic testing?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic information could be used to discriminate against individuals. 
B) Knowing about a genetic predisposition could result in a premature diagnosis or a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C) Genetic testing could be seen as absolving a person from individual responsibility. 
D) Genetic testing could be liberating for parents of a child with a genetic disorder. 
A) Genetic information could be used to discriminate against individuals. 
B) Knowing about a genetic predisposition could result in a premature diagnosis or a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C) Genetic testing could be seen as absolving a person from individual responsibility. 
D) Genetic testing could be liberating for parents of a child with a genetic disorder.

Question 20

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept.
-A field of psychology emphasizing evolutionary mechanisms that may help explain human commonalities in cognition,development,emotion,social practices,and other areas of behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) social Darwinism 
B) evolutionary psychology 
C) psycholinguistics 
D) sociobiology 
E) behaviour genetics 
A) social Darwinism 
B) evolutionary psychology 
C) psycholinguistics 
D) sociobiology 
E) behaviour genetics

Our prehistoric ancestors lived in small bands in which there were not a large number of sexual partners from whom to choose.

Most psychologists would agree that the evolutionary history of our species accounts for our engagement in warfare.

To a sociobiologist,many social customs exist because:

New characteristics can result from all of the following EXCEPT:

Behavioural-genetic studies have shown that as adopted children grow into adulthood,the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero.

Evaluate the pros and cons of genetic testing.

For many years,psychologists addressing questions about human differences tended to fall into two camps; those who emphasized the role of learning and experience in human diversity were called nativists.

Which of the following is NOT an innate human characteristic?

Match these definitions with the appropriate term. -The chromosomal molecule that transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

On average,behavioural-genetic studies estimate the heritability of intelligence to be about ________ for children and adolescents.

The functional units of heredity that are composed of DNA and specify the structure of proteins are called:

In a study of 10 000 people in 37 cultures,researchers found that women,compared to men,are more interested in the physical attractiveness of their partners.

According to Chomsky,children are born with a universal grammar,that is,their brains are sensitive to the core features common to all languages,such as nouns and verbs,subjects and objects,and negatives.

________ is an estimate of the proportion of the total variance in a trait that is attributed to genetics.

Raw scores on IQ tests have been falling steadily in developed countries for the past several generations.

Sociobiologists predict that,compared to males,females are more likely to:

Behavioural-genetic studies have shown that:

For children and adolescents,heritability estimates average around 0.50; that is,about half of the variance in IQ scores is explainable by genetic differences.

Which of the following is NOT a potential problem that could result from routine genetic testing?

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept. -A field of psychology emphasizing evolutionary mechanisms that may help explain human commonalities in cognition,development,emotion,social practices,and other areas of behaviour.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion,stress,and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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Exam 3: Genes,evolution,and Environment

Our prehistoric ancestors lived in small bands in which there were not a large number of sexual partners from whom to choose.

Most psychologists would agree that the evolutionary history of our species accounts for our engagement in warfare.

To a sociobiologist,many social customs exist because:

New characteristics can result from all of the following EXCEPT:

Behavioural-genetic studies have shown that as adopted children grow into adulthood,the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero.

Evaluate the pros and cons of genetic testing.

For many years,psychologists addressing questions about human differences tended to fall into two camps; those who emphasized the role of learning and experience in human diversity were called nativists.

Which of the following is NOT an innate human characteristic?

Match these definitions with the appropriate term. -The chromosomal molecule that transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

On average,behavioural-genetic studies estimate the heritability of intelligence to be about ________ for children and adolescents.

The functional units of heredity that are composed of DNA and specify the structure of proteins are called:

In a study of 10 000 people in 37 cultures,researchers found that women,compared to men,are more interested in the physical attractiveness of their partners.

According to Chomsky,children are born with a universal grammar,that is,their brains are sensitive to the core features common to all languages,such as nouns and verbs,subjects and objects,and negatives.

________ is an estimate of the proportion of the total variance in a trait that is attributed to genetics.

Raw scores on IQ tests have been falling steadily in developed countries for the past several generations.

Sociobiologists predict that,compared to males,females are more likely to:

Behavioural-genetic studies have shown that:

For children and adolescents,heritability estimates average around 0.50; that is,about half of the variance in IQ scores is explainable by genetic differences.

Which of the following is NOT a potential problem that could result from routine genetic testing?

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept. -A field of psychology emphasizing evolutionary mechanisms that may help explain human commonalities in cognition,development,emotion,social practices,and other areas of behaviour.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion,stress,and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters