Question 1

The heritability of a trait can be estimated by comparing groups of same-sex fraternal twins with groups of identical twins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Evolution is:

Accepted Answer

A) a result of the ability of organisms to pass on acquired characteristics to their offspring. 
B) a change in gene frequencies within a population over many generations. 
C) caused by major climatic changes that cause some species to become extinct. 
D) a result of interbreeding of closely related species. 
A) a result of the ability of organisms to pass on acquired characteristics to their offspring. 
B) a change in gene frequencies within a population over many generations. 
C) caused by major climatic changes that cause some species to become extinct. 
D) a result of interbreeding of closely related species.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the frequency of genes in a population may change over many generations?

Accepted Answer

A) mutation 
B) crossover of genetic material 
C) copying errors 
D) addition of new amino acids 
A) mutation 
B) crossover of genetic material 
C) copying errors 
D) addition of new amino acids

Question 5

An evolutionary theorist would have difficulty explaining all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) female promiscuity. 
B) male nurturance. 
C) varying sexual attitudes and practices across cultures. 
D) male inclination toward polygamy. 
A) female promiscuity. 
B) male nurturance. 
C) varying sexual attitudes and practices across cultures. 
D) male inclination toward polygamy.

Question 6

An evolutionary psychologist would agree that the human mind developed as a collection of modules to handle specific survival problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The chromosomal molecule,________,transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) DNA 
B) genetic marker 
C) genome 
D) genetic landmark 
A) DNA 
B) genetic marker 
C) genome 
D) genetic landmark

Question 8

In what way does the communication of humans differ from that of other species?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 9

Most psychologists would agree that the evolutionary history of our species accounts for human sexual strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Psycholinguists have found that children not exposed to adult language may invent a language of their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match these definitions with the appropriate term.
-The functional unit of heredity; it is composed of DNA and specifies 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 12

It is clear that the kind of intelligence that produces high IQ scores is only weakly heritable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Within every cell are rod-shaped structures called chromosomes that carry the genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Chomsky,the deep structure of a sentence refers to the way a sentence is to be understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The belief that the twenty-first century will be the "century of the gene" reflects:

Accepted Answer

A) the success of the Human Genome Project. 
B) that we can now determine the role of a gene in physical or psychological functioning once it has been located. 
C) the discovery of special genes linked to specific behaviours,such as worrying. 
D) the knowledge that genes and heredity are more important than environmental factors. 
A) the success of the Human Genome Project. 
B) that we can now determine the role of a gene in physical or psychological functioning once it has been located. 
C) the discovery of special genes linked to specific behaviours,such as worrying. 
D) the knowledge that genes and heredity are more important than environmental factors.

Question 16

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

Accepted Answer

A) 20 points. 
B) 30 points. 
C) 40 points. 
D) 50 points. 
A) 20 points. 
B) 30 points. 
C) 40 points. 
D) 50 points.

Question 17

Nature loves genetic diversity,not similarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Although evolutionary psychologists and sociobiologists tend to agree about the results of opposite sexual strategies for males and females,evolutionary psychologists contend that sociobiologists:

Accepted Answer

A) have wrongly assumed that human behaviours have been subject to evolutionary selection pressures. 
B) incorrectly assume that men prefer younger women,and women prefer older men. 
C) rely too heavily on comparisons with other species in explaining human behaviours. 
D) place too much emphasis on the innate characteristics of many human behaviours. 
A) have wrongly assumed that human behaviours have been subject to evolutionary selection pressures. 
B) incorrectly assume that men prefer younger women,and women prefer older men. 
C) rely too heavily on comparisons with other species in explaining human behaviours. 
D) place too much emphasis on the innate characteristics of many human behaviours.

Question 19

An example of a characteristic that is either present at birth in all humans or develops rapidly during maturation would be a/an:

Accepted Answer

A) preference for familiar objects. 
B) natural inclination toward critical thinking. 
C) understanding of numbers. 
D) inclination toward human resilience and joy. 
A) preference for familiar objects. 
B) natural inclination toward critical thinking. 
C) understanding of numbers. 
D) inclination toward human resilience and joy.

Question 20

An evolutionary psychologist would agree that:

Accepted Answer

A) the human mind developed as a collection of modules to handle specific survival problems. 
B) the human mind is like a general-purpose computer waiting to be programmed. 
C) if a trait exists,then it must have been adaptive to human survival. 
D) virtually every human tendency,from cleanliness to cruelty,is innate. 
A) the human mind developed as a collection of modules to handle specific survival problems. 
B) the human mind is like a general-purpose computer waiting to be programmed. 
C) if a trait exists,then it must have been adaptive to human survival. 
D) virtually every human tendency,from cleanliness to cruelty,is innate.

The heritability of a trait can be estimated by comparing groups of same-sex fraternal twins with groups of identical twins.

Evolution is:

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

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the frequency of genes in a population may change over many generations?

An evolutionary theorist would have difficulty explaining all of the following EXCEPT:

An evolutionary psychologist would agree that the human mind developed as a collection of modules to handle specific survival problems.

The chromosomal molecule,________,transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

In what way does the communication of humans differ from that of other species?

Most psychologists would agree that the evolutionary history of our species accounts for human sexual strategies.

Psycholinguists have found that children not exposed to adult language may invent a language of their own.

Match these definitions with the appropriate term. -The functional unit of heredity; it is composed of DNA and specifies the structure of proteins.

It is clear that the kind of intelligence that produces high IQ scores is only weakly heritable.

Within every cell are rod-shaped structures called chromosomes that carry the genes.

According to Chomsky,the deep structure of a sentence refers to the way a sentence is to be understood.

The belief that the twenty-first century will be the "century of the gene" reflects:

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

Nature loves genetic diversity,not similarity.

Although evolutionary psychologists and sociobiologists tend to agree about the results of opposite sexual strategies for males and females,evolutionary psychologists contend that sociobiologists:

An example of a characteristic that is either present at birth in all humans or develops rapidly during maturation would be a/an:

An evolutionary psychologist would agree that:

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Exam 3: Genes,evolution,and Environment

The heritability of a trait can be estimated by comparing groups of same-sex fraternal twins with groups of identical twins.

Evolution is:

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

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the frequency of genes in a population may change over many generations?

An evolutionary theorist would have difficulty explaining all of the following EXCEPT:

An evolutionary psychologist would agree that the human mind developed as a collection of modules to handle specific survival problems.

The chromosomal molecule,________,transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instructions for the structure of proteins.

In what way does the communication of humans differ from that of other species?

Most psychologists would agree that the evolutionary history of our species accounts for human sexual strategies.

Psycholinguists have found that children not exposed to adult language may invent a language of their own.

Match these definitions with the appropriate term. -The functional unit of heredity; it is composed of DNA and specifies the structure of proteins.

It is clear that the kind of intelligence that produces high IQ scores is only weakly heritable.

Within every cell are rod-shaped structures called chromosomes that carry the genes.

According to Chomsky,the deep structure of a sentence refers to the way a sentence is to be understood.

The belief that the twenty-first century will be the "century of the gene" reflects:

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

Nature loves genetic diversity,not similarity.

Although evolutionary psychologists and sociobiologists tend to agree about the results of opposite sexual strategies for males and females,evolutionary psychologists contend that sociobiologists:

An example of a characteristic that is either present at birth in all humans or develops rapidly during maturation would be a/an:

An evolutionary psychologist would agree that:

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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