Question 1

Over the past century and a half,Darwin's ideas have been:

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A) vehemently rejected by findings in anthropology,botany,and molecular genetics. 
B) resoundingly supported by findings in anthropology,botany,and molecular genetics. 
C) rejected by findings in anthropology,but accepted among botanists and molecular geneticists. 
D) accepted as interesting on a historical basis,but irrelevant to current theories. 
A) vehemently rejected by findings in anthropology,botany,and molecular genetics. 
B) resoundingly supported by findings in anthropology,botany,and molecular genetics. 
C) rejected by findings in anthropology,but accepted among botanists and molecular geneticists. 
D) accepted as interesting on a historical basis,but irrelevant to current theories.

Question 2

Distinguish between intersexual and intrasexual selection.

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A good answer will include the following

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A) language acquisition device 
B) universal grammar 
C) Noam Chomsky 
D) empiricism 
A) language acquisition device 
B) universal grammar 
C) Noam Chomsky 
D) empiricism

Question 4

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

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A) 3 points. 
B) 9 points. 
C) 16 points. 
D) 20 points. 
A) 3 points. 
B) 9 points. 
C) 16 points. 
D) 20 points.

Question 5

Today,similarity and proximity are the strongest predictors of the mates people actually choose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An intelligence quotient is a measure of intelligence originally computed by dividing a person's mental age by his or her chronological age and multiplying the result by 100.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is impossible to know just how a particular individual's genes and personal history have interacted to produce him or her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The scores of identical twins reared apart are more highly correlated than the scores of fraternal twins reared together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A major problem with genetic explanations of racial differences in IQ is that:

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A) while intelligence differs between groups,it does not differ within groups. 
B) heritability estimates used in supporting genetic explanations of group differences are based mainly on white samples. 
C) the studies supporting a genetic explanation typically use black and white children from comparable socioeconomic groups. 
D) genetic explanations are based on linkage studies. 
A) while intelligence differs between groups,it does not differ within groups. 
B) heritability estimates used in supporting genetic explanations of group differences are based mainly on white samples. 
C) the studies supporting a genetic explanation typically use black and white children from comparable socioeconomic groups. 
D) genetic explanations are based on linkage studies.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What evidence is there to support the statement that children who are not exposed to an adult language may invent a language of their own?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 12

Basic arithmetic skills are either present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) A single surface structure can be associated with more than one deep structure. 
B) A single deep structure can be represented by more than one surface structure. 
C) A single surface structure corresponds to one,and only one,deep structure. 
D) The rules of grammar are used to transform surface structure to deep structure. 
A) A single surface structure can be associated with more than one deep structure. 
B) A single deep structure can be represented by more than one surface structure. 
C) A single surface structure corresponds to one,and only one,deep structure. 
D) The rules of grammar are used to transform surface structure to deep structure.

Question 14

A sociobiologist is likely to contend that evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly explain Darwin's theory regarding language.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the

Question 16

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as 20 points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept.
-An interdisciplinary field that emphasizes evolutionary explanations of social behaviour in animals,including human beings.

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

Question 18

Because of the way that humans evolved,many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation.Some of these characteristics,such as standing on two legs,are obvious.Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are highlighted in the textbook.

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A good answer will include the following

Question 19

According to Charles Darwin,language:

Accepted Answer

A) evolves by probability decisions that one word is likely to follow another. 
B) is an innate capacity for verbal communication. 
C) is a communication system used by primates. 
D) is an instinctive ability unique to human beings. 
A) evolves by probability decisions that one word is likely to follow another. 
B) is an innate capacity for verbal communication. 
C) is a communication system used by primates. 
D) is an instinctive ability unique to human beings.

Question 20

Within every cell are rod-shared structures called ________ that carry the genes.

Accepted Answer

A) DNA 
B) genetic markers 
C) genomes 
D) chromosomes 
A) DNA 
B) genetic markers 
C) genomes 
D) chromosomes

Over the past century and a half,Darwin's ideas have been:

Distinguish between intersexual and intrasexual selection.

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others?

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

Today,similarity and proximity are the strongest predictors of the mates people actually choose.

An intelligence quotient is a measure of intelligence originally computed by dividing a person's mental age by his or her chronological age and multiplying the result by 100.

It is impossible to know just how a particular individual's genes and personal history have interacted to produce him or her.

The scores of identical twins reared apart are more highly correlated than the scores of fraternal twins reared together.

A major problem with genetic explanations of racial differences in IQ is that:

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

What evidence is there to support the statement that children who are not exposed to an adult language may invent a language of their own?

Basic arithmetic skills are either present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation.

Which of the following is NOT true?

A sociobiologist is likely to contend that evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes.

Briefly explain Darwin's theory regarding language.

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as 20 points.

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept. -An interdisciplinary field that emphasizes evolutionary explanations of social behaviour in animals,including human beings.

Because of the way that humans evolved,many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation.Some of these characteristics,such as standing on two legs,are obvious.Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are highlighted in the textbook.

According to Charles Darwin,language:

Within every cell are rod-shared structures called ________ that carry the genes.

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Exam 3: Genes,evolution,and Environment

Over the past century and a half,Darwin's ideas have been:

Distinguish between intersexual and intrasexual selection.

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others?

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

Today,similarity and proximity are the strongest predictors of the mates people actually choose.

An intelligence quotient is a measure of intelligence originally computed by dividing a person's mental age by his or her chronological age and multiplying the result by 100.

It is impossible to know just how a particular individual's genes and personal history have interacted to produce him or her.

The scores of identical twins reared apart are more highly correlated than the scores of fraternal twins reared together.

A major problem with genetic explanations of racial differences in IQ is that:

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

What evidence is there to support the statement that children who are not exposed to an adult language may invent a language of their own?

Basic arithmetic skills are either present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation.

Which of the following is NOT true?

A sociobiologist is likely to contend that evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes.

Briefly explain Darwin's theory regarding language.

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as 20 points.

Match these descriptions with the appropriate concept. -An interdisciplinary field that emphasizes evolutionary explanations of social behaviour in animals,including human beings.

Because of the way that humans evolved,many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation.Some of these characteristics,such as standing on two legs,are obvious.Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are highlighted in the textbook.

According to Charles Darwin,language:

Within every cell are rod-shared structures called ________ that carry the genes.

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