Question 1

Japanese researchers who attempted to lure macaque monkeys out into the open by scattering sweet potatoes on the beach observed ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) entirely new patterns in the daily lives of the monkeys 
B) very little change in the daily lives of the monkeys 
C) new behaviors on the part of the adult male monkeys, but no change in the behaviors of the adult females or babies 
D) new forms of food preparation, but few other changes in the monkey's activities 
A) entirely new patterns in the daily lives of the monkeys 
B) very little change in the daily lives of the monkeys 
C) new behaviors on the part of the adult male monkeys, but no change in the behaviors of the adult females or babies 
D) new forms of food preparation, but few other changes in the monkey's activities A

Question 2

A person's phenotype is ____________ while his/her genotype is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) constant over his/her life; developed through interactions with the environment 
B) observable; inherited 
C) developed through interactions with the environment; constant over his/her life 
D) recessive; dominant 
A) constant over his/her life; developed through interactions with the environment 
B) observable; inherited 
C) developed through interactions with the environment; constant over his/her life 
D) recessive; dominant C

Question 3

Differentiate between material and symbolic cultural tools. Provide an example of each. Explain how these tools impact children's development.

Accepted Answer

Material cultural tools are physical objects or artifacts that are used by a culture to accomplish tasks or activities. These can include things like tools, technology, and infrastructure. For example, a hammer is a material cultural tool used for building and construction.

Symbolic cultural tools, on the other hand, are non-physical elements of culture such as language, symbols, rituals, and beliefs. For example, the alphabet is a symbolic cultural tool used for communication and literacy.

Both material and symbolic cultural tools play a significant role in children's development. Material cultural tools provide children with the means to learn and practice new skills, such as using a pencil to write or a computer to research. These tools also shape children's understanding of the world around them and can influence their problem-solving abilities and creativity.

Symbolic cultural tools, such as language and storytelling, are essential for children's cognitive and social development. They help children to communicate, understand their own culture, and develop a sense of identity. Symbolic cultural tools also play a role in shaping children's values, beliefs, and moral development.

In conclusion, both material and symbolic cultural tools have a profound impact on children's development, shaping their skills, knowledge, and understanding of the world. It is important for parents and educators to provide children with access to a wide range of cultural tools to support their holistic development.

Question 4

The concept that certain characteristics of a species are restricted to a narrow range or expression is called:

Accepted Answer

A) canalization. 
B) meiosis. 
C) polygenic inheritance. 
D) dominant alleles. 
A) canalization. 
B) meiosis. 
C) polygenic inheritance. 
D) dominant alleles.

Question 5

The sex of an individual is controlled by:

Accepted Answer

A) all of the chromosomes. 
B) all of the father's chromosomes. 
C) a single chromosome. 
D) a single gene. 
A) all of the chromosomes. 
B) all of the father's chromosomes. 
C) a single chromosome. 
D) a single gene.

Question 6

"Sonora is a reserved child with long brown hair." This statement refers to Sonora's:

Accepted Answer

A) genotype. 
B) genome. 
C) phenotype. 
D) biological inheritance. 
A) genotype. 
B) genome. 
C) phenotype. 
D) biological inheritance.

Question 7

Genetic mutations have only become common in the modern era due to increased environmental pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the better methods used to obtain precise estimates of genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences is the twin study, in which monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins of the same sex are compared to each other and to family members for:

Accepted Answer

A) differences in blood types only. 
B) similarities in blood type only. 
C) similarities on any given trait. 
D) chromosomal defects. 
A) differences in blood types only. 
B) similarities in blood type only. 
C) similarities on any given trait. 
D) chromosomal defects.

Question 9

Meiosis is the:

Accepted Answer

A) process by which the body's cells duplicate themselves. 
B) type of cell division that results in two genetically identical individuals. 
C) process of division that results in cells with half the usual number of chromosomes. 
D) process of division resulting in cells with twice the normal number of chromosomes. 
A) process by which the body's cells duplicate themselves. 
B) type of cell division that results in two genetically identical individuals. 
C) process of division that results in cells with half the usual number of chromosomes. 
D) process of division resulting in cells with twice the normal number of chromosomes.

Question 10

Explicit instruction refers to a process in which children observe and copy the behaviors of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Culture is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) passed on through biological processes 
B) composed of material and symbolic tools 
C) limited to humans 
D) stable over time 
A) passed on through biological processes 
B) composed of material and symbolic tools 
C) limited to humans 
D) stable over time

Question 12

According to the concept of coevolution:

Accepted Answer

A) human biological capabilities evolved and then ended with the appearance of human culture. 
B) the human brain is not very much larger than that of our primitive ancestors. 
C) culture has influenced the evolution of human biology. 
D) biological changes occurred that allowed Homo sapiens to use language and generate culture. 
A) human biological capabilities evolved and then ended with the appearance of human culture. 
B) the human brain is not very much larger than that of our primitive ancestors. 
C) culture has influenced the evolution of human biology. 
D) biological changes occurred that allowed Homo sapiens to use language and generate culture.

Question 13

Which of the following is a form of learning that does NOT require another person to be physically present?

Accepted Answer

A) social enhancement 
B) imitation 
C) explicit instruction 
D) mitosis 
A) social enhancement 
B) imitation 
C) explicit instruction 
D) mitosis

Question 14

How effectively children with Down syndrome function as they grow depends primarily on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) their genotype 
B) the age of their parents 
C) their phenotype 
D) effective educational intervention 
A) their genotype 
B) the age of their parents 
C) their phenotype 
D) effective educational intervention

Question 15

A trait that is NOT easily altered by changes in the environment is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A) concrete. 
B) plastic. 
C) canalized. 
D) heritable. 
A) concrete. 
B) plastic. 
C) canalized. 
D) heritable.

Question 16

Family studies are generally better than twin studies in revealing the influence of genetic factors on similarities between individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Kinships studies suggest that similarities among kin are greatest when individuals have similar genetic makeups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The process of meiosis produces:

Accepted Answer

A) the zygote. 
B) germ cells. 
C) conception. 
D) somatic cells. 
A) the zygote. 
B) germ cells. 
C) conception. 
D) somatic cells.

Question 19

Traits that are resistant to the influence of environmental conditions are ____________, whereas traits that are responsive to environmental conditions are:

Accepted Answer

A) canalized; plastic 
B) canalized; heritable 
C) plastic; canalized 
D) heritable; learned. 
A) canalized; plastic 
B) canalized; heritable 
C) plastic; canalized 
D) heritable; learned.

Question 20

The single cell that is the foundation for all of the cells that a child will have at birth is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) blastocyst. 
B) DNA. 
C) gene. 
D) zygote. 
A) blastocyst. 
B) DNA. 
C) gene. 
D) zygote.

Japanese researchers who attempted to lure macaque monkeys out into the open by scattering sweet potatoes on the beach observed ____________.

A person's phenotype is while his/her genotype is .

Differentiate between material and symbolic cultural tools. Provide an example of each. Explain how these tools impact children's development.

The concept that certain characteristics of a species are restricted to a narrow range or expression is called:

The sex of an individual is controlled by:

"Sonora is a reserved child with long brown hair." This statement refers to Sonora's:

Genetic mutations have only become common in the modern era due to increased environmental pollutants.

One of the better methods used to obtain precise estimates of genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences is the twin study, in which monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins of the same sex are compared to each other and to family members for:

Meiosis is the:

Explicit instruction refers to a process in which children observe and copy the behaviors of others.

Culture is ____________.

According to the concept of coevolution:

Which of the following is a form of learning that does NOT require another person to be physically present?

How effectively children with Down syndrome function as they grow depends primarily on which of the following?

A trait that is NOT easily altered by changes in the environment is said to be:

Family studies are generally better than twin studies in revealing the influence of genetic factors on similarities between individuals.

Kinships studies suggest that similarities among kin are greatest when individuals have similar genetic makeups.

The process of meiosis produces:

Traits that are resistant to the influence of environmental conditions are ____________, whereas traits that are responsive to environmental conditions are:

The single cell that is the foundation for all of the cells that a child will have at birth is called a:

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Exam 2: Biocultural Foundations

Japanese researchers who attempted to lure macaque monkeys out into the open by scattering sweet potatoes on the beach observed ____________.

A person's phenotype is ____________ while his/her genotype is ____________.

Differentiate between material and symbolic cultural tools. Provide an example of each. Explain how these tools impact children's development.

The concept that certain characteristics of a species are restricted to a narrow range or expression is called:

The sex of an individual is controlled by:

"Sonora is a reserved child with long brown hair." This statement refers to Sonora's:

Genetic mutations have only become common in the modern era due to increased environmental pollutants.

One of the better methods used to obtain precise estimates of genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences is the twin study, in which monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins of the same sex are compared to each other and to family members for:

Meiosis is the:

Explicit instruction refers to a process in which children observe and copy the behaviors of others.

Culture is ____________.

According to the concept of coevolution:

Which of the following is a form of learning that does NOT require another person to be physically present?

How effectively children with Down syndrome function as they grow depends primarily on which of the following?

A trait that is NOT easily altered by changes in the environment is said to be:

Family studies are generally better than twin studies in revealing the influence of genetic factors on similarities between individuals.

Kinships studies suggest that similarities among kin are greatest when individuals have similar genetic makeups.

The process of meiosis produces:

Traits that are resistant to the influence of environmental conditions are ____________, whereas traits that are responsive to environmental conditions are:

The single cell that is the foundation for all of the cells that a child will have at birth is called a:

The Study of Human Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Three Months

Physical and Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Emotional and Social Development During Infancy

Language Acquisition

Physical and Cognitive Development of Early Childhood

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Contexts of Development

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

School As a Context for Development

Social and Emotional Developments in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Emotional Development During Adolescence

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A person's phenotype is while his/her genotype is .