Question 1

In a study where participants rated the pleasantness of T-shirt odors, what gene alleles influenced their odor preference?

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin transporter 
B) major histocompatibility complex 
C) blood type 
D) phosphatase enzyme 
A) serotonin transporter 
B) major histocompatibility complex 
C) blood type 
D) phosphatase enzyme

Question 2

Jang, who has Type A blood, inherited the gene for Type A blood from his mother and the gene for Type O blood from his father. What is the genotype for Jang's blood type?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type O 
C) Type AO 
D) Type AA 
A) Type A 
B) Type O 
C) Type AO 
D) Type AA

Question 3

An evolutionary psychologist would suggest that the function of a tradition, such as wearing green on St. Patrick's day, is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) enhance the sense of group membership 
B) show pride in one's native culture 
C) intimidate others who are considered outsiders 
D) attract a mate by showing commitment to a group 
A) enhance the sense of group membership 
B) show pride in one's native culture 
C) intimidate others who are considered outsiders 
D) attract a mate by showing commitment to a group

Question 4

The development of traits that help an individual compete for mates is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) fertility fitness 
B) procreative agility 
C) sexual selection 
D) reproductive ratio 
A) fertility fitness 
B) procreative agility 
C) sexual selection 
D) reproductive ratio

Question 5

The ability of one genotype to reproduce more successfully relative to other genotypes is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) fitness 
B) malleability 
C) adaptation 
D) exclusivity 
A) fitness 
B) malleability 
C) adaptation 
D) exclusivity

Question 6

Recessive alleles determine a phenotype when an individual is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) neither homozygous nor heterozygous for a particular gene 
B) either homozygous or heterozygous for a particular gene 
C) only heterozygous for a particular gene 
D) only homozygous for a particular gene 
A) neither homozygous nor heterozygous for a particular gene 
B) either homozygous or heterozygous for a particular gene 
C) only heterozygous for a particular gene 
D) only homozygous for a particular gene

Question 7

If genes play no part in producing phenotypical differences between individuals, heritability is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) .0 
B) .25 
C) .5 
D) 1.0 
A) .0 
B) .25 
C) .5 
D) 1.0

Question 8

Evolutionary psychologists suggest that sacrificing yourself for others is much more likely when the "others" are ___.

Accepted Answer

A) members of the same sex 
B) members of the opposite sex 
C) genetically related relatives 
D) genetically diverse individuals 
A) members of the same sex 
B) members of the opposite sex 
C) genetically related relatives 
D) genetically diverse individuals

Question 9

If altruism can result in the destruction of the individual with altruistic genes, why does this behavior not disappear? Provide a specific example.

Accepted Answer

From an evolutionary psychological persp

Question 10

What is an argument against using adoption studies for assessing the relative influences of genetics and environment on child development?

Accepted Answer

A) Adoptive parents go through a rigorous screening process, decreasing their diversity. 
B) Because adoptive parents are under constant scrutiny, they tend to downplay the negative behaviors of their children. 
C) Children who are adopted are more likely to feel out of place in their adopted home and community. 
D) The mere knowledge of knowing they were adopted will alter the behavior of a child. 
A) Adoptive parents go through a rigorous screening process, decreasing their diversity. 
B) Because adoptive parents are under constant scrutiny, they tend to downplay the negative behaviors of their children. 
C) Children who are adopted are more likely to feel out of place in their adopted home and community. 
D) The mere knowledge of knowing they were adopted will alter the behavior of a child.

Question 11

As human beings, we each have a personal set of instructions, or alleles. What term best describes this set?

Accepted Answer

A) genotype 
B) homotype 
C) phenotype 
D) heterotype 
A) genotype 
B) homotype 
C) phenotype 
D) heterotype

Question 12

Which early scientist described how species change in an orderly manner?

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Darwin 
B) Francis Galton 
C) James Watson 
D) Gregor Mendel 
A) Charles Darwin 
B) Francis Galton 
C) James Watson 
D) Gregor Mendel

Question 13

While the human brain makes up only _____% of the body's weight, it requires about _____% of the body's resources when at rest.

Accepted Answer

A) .75; 8 
B) 2; 15 
C) 4; 25 
D) 7; 30 
A) .75; 8 
B) 2; 15 
C) 4; 25 
D) 7; 30

Question 14

Researchers believe that humor attracts potential mates because it signifies ____.

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence 
B) empathy 
C) the ability to nurture 
D) self-confidence 
A) intelligence 
B) empathy 
C) the ability to nurture 
D) self-confidence

Question 15

As societies became larger, humans devised new cultural systems to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) weed out the weakest members 
B) foster innovation 
C) promote rugged individualism 
D) maintain group cohesion 
A) weed out the weakest members 
B) foster innovation 
C) promote rugged individualism 
D) maintain group cohesion

Question 16

In which way does epigenetic change alter the development of a given person's phenotype?

Accepted Answer

A) It influences gene expression, the process by which DNA forms proteins that contribute to the features of living cells. 
B) It inhibits the ability of a sperm cell and an egg cell to correctly "match" each of the 23 gene pairs, leading to chromosomal distortions. 
C) It enhances the "strength" of recessive or mutated genes, so that they can no longer be masked by dominant alleles of the same gene. 
D) It increases the likelihood that specific genes will work in singular form to cause a specific phenotype. 
A) It influences gene expression, the process by which DNA forms proteins that contribute to the features of living cells. 
B) It inhibits the ability of a sperm cell and an egg cell to correctly "match" each of the 23 gene pairs, leading to chromosomal distortions. 
C) It enhances the "strength" of recessive or mutated genes, so that they can no longer be masked by dominant alleles of the same gene. 
D) It increases the likelihood that specific genes will work in singular form to cause a specific phenotype.

Question 17

When a parent's cell divides to make an egg or sperm cell, each resulting cell contains ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 11 chromosomes 
B) 23 chromosomes 
C) 46 chromosomes 
D) 92 chromosomes 
A) 11 chromosomes 
B) 23 chromosomes 
C) 46 chromosomes 
D) 92 chromosomes

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the relationship between evolutionary forces and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Evolutionary forces influence simple physical traits and simple behaviors, but not complex behaviors. 
B) Although behavior is complex, evolutionary forces influence both physical traits and behavior. 
C) Because behaviors have no genetic component, evolutionary forces are irrelevant in shaping behavior. 
D) The idea that evolutionary forces can mold behavior has come to light only in the last decade. 
A) Evolutionary forces influence simple physical traits and simple behaviors, but not complex behaviors. 
B) Although behavior is complex, evolutionary forces influence both physical traits and behavior. 
C) Because behaviors have no genetic component, evolutionary forces are irrelevant in shaping behavior. 
D) The idea that evolutionary forces can mold behavior has come to light only in the last decade.

Question 19

The statistical likelihood that variations observed in a population are due to genetics is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) inheritance 
B) selectability 
C) covariation 
D) heritability 
A) inheritance 
B) selectability 
C) covariation 
D) heritability

Question 20

Two groups of students (Group A and Group B)participate in standardized agility tests. The results show that Group A is considerably more agile than Group B and that agility is heritable. What can we conclude?

Accepted Answer

A) The genetic variability between the two groups is high. 
B) Genetic factors play a role in agility. 
C) The genetic variability within each group is low. 
D) Environment has no effect on agility. 
A) The genetic variability between the two groups is high. 
B) Genetic factors play a role in agility. 
C) The genetic variability within each group is low. 
D) Environment has no effect on agility.

In a study where participants rated the pleasantness of T-shirt odors, what gene alleles influenced their odor preference?

Jang, who has Type A blood, inherited the gene for Type A blood from his mother and the gene for Type O blood from his father. What is the genotype for Jang's blood type?

An evolutionary psychologist would suggest that the function of a tradition, such as wearing green on St. Patrick's day, is to ____.

The development of traits that help an individual compete for mates is referred to as ____.

The ability of one genotype to reproduce more successfully relative to other genotypes is referred to as ____.

Recessive alleles determine a phenotype when an individual is ____.

If genes play no part in producing phenotypical differences between individuals, heritability is ____.

Evolutionary psychologists suggest that sacrificing yourself for others is much more likely when the "others" are ___.

If altruism can result in the destruction of the individual with altruistic genes, why does this behavior not disappear? Provide a specific example.

What is an argument against using adoption studies for assessing the relative influences of genetics and environment on child development?

As human beings, we each have a personal set of instructions, or alleles. What term best describes this set?

Which early scientist described how species change in an orderly manner?

While the human brain makes up only _% of the body's weight, it requires about _% of the body's resources when at rest.

Researchers believe that humor attracts potential mates because it signifies ____.

As societies became larger, humans devised new cultural systems to ____.

In which way does epigenetic change alter the development of a given person's phenotype?

When a parent's cell divides to make an egg or sperm cell, each resulting cell contains ____.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between evolutionary forces and behavior?

The statistical likelihood that variations observed in a population are due to genetics is referred to as ____.

Two groups of students (Group A and Group B)participate in standardized agility tests. The results show that Group A is considerably more agile than Group B and that agility is heritable. What can we conclude?

The Science of Mind: the Discipline of Psychology

The Measure of Mind: Methods of Psychology

The Biological Mind: the Physical Basis of Behavior

The Perceiving Mind: Sensation and Perception

The Aware Mind: Elements of Consciousness

The Developing Mind: Life-Span Development

The Adaptive Mind: Learning

The Knowing Mind: Memory

The Thinking Mind: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

The Feeling Mind: Motivation and Emotion

The Individual Mind: Personality and the Self

The Connected Mind: Social Psychology

The Troubled Mind: Psychological Disorders

Healing the Troubled Mind: Therapy

The Healthy Mind: Stress and Coping, Health Psychology, and Positive Psychology

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Exam 3: The Evolving Mind: Nature and Nurture Intertwined

In a study where participants rated the pleasantness of T-shirt odors, what gene alleles influenced their odor preference?

Jang, who has Type A blood, inherited the gene for Type A blood from his mother and the gene for Type O blood from his father. What is the genotype for Jang's blood type?

An evolutionary psychologist would suggest that the function of a tradition, such as wearing green on St. Patrick's day, is to ____.

The development of traits that help an individual compete for mates is referred to as ____.

The ability of one genotype to reproduce more successfully relative to other genotypes is referred to as ____.

Recessive alleles determine a phenotype when an individual is ____.

If genes play no part in producing phenotypical differences between individuals, heritability is ____.

Evolutionary psychologists suggest that sacrificing yourself for others is much more likely when the "others" are ___.

If altruism can result in the destruction of the individual with altruistic genes, why does this behavior not disappear? Provide a specific example.

What is an argument against using adoption studies for assessing the relative influences of genetics and environment on child development?

As human beings, we each have a personal set of instructions, or alleles. What term best describes this set?

Which early scientist described how species change in an orderly manner?

While the human brain makes up only _____% of the body's weight, it requires about _____% of the body's resources when at rest.

Researchers believe that humor attracts potential mates because it signifies ____.

As societies became larger, humans devised new cultural systems to ____.

In which way does epigenetic change alter the development of a given person's phenotype?

When a parent's cell divides to make an egg or sperm cell, each resulting cell contains ____.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between evolutionary forces and behavior?

The statistical likelihood that variations observed in a population are due to genetics is referred to as ____.

Two groups of students (Group A and Group B)participate in standardized agility tests. The results show that Group A is considerably more agile than Group B and that agility is heritable. What can we conclude?

The Science of Mind: the Discipline of Psychology

The Measure of Mind: Methods of Psychology

The Biological Mind: the Physical Basis of Behavior

The Perceiving Mind: Sensation and Perception

The Aware Mind: Elements of Consciousness

The Developing Mind: Life-Span Development

The Adaptive Mind: Learning

The Knowing Mind: Memory

The Thinking Mind: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

The Feeling Mind: Motivation and Emotion

The Individual Mind: Personality and the Self

The Connected Mind: Social Psychology

The Troubled Mind: Psychological Disorders

Healing the Troubled Mind: Therapy

The Healthy Mind: Stress and Coping, Health Psychology, and Positive Psychology

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While the human brain makes up only _% of the body's weight, it requires about _% of the body's resources when at rest.