Question 1

The current system that is used for classifying animals was originated by

Accepted Answer

A)  Carolus Linnaeus. 
B)  Alfred Russel Wallace. 
C)  Charles Darwin. 
D)  Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck. 
A)  Carolus Linnaeus. 
B)  Alfred Russel Wallace. 
C)  Charles Darwin. 
D)  Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck.

Question 2

The main subdivision of an order is a

Accepted Answer

A)  phylum. 
B)  class. 
C)  genus. 
D)  family. 
A)  phylum. 
B)  class. 
C)  genus. 
D)  family.

Question 3

Which statement about the rat brain is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cortex lacks convolutions. 
B)  It lacks a corpus callosum. 
C)  Compared to the human cerebral hemispheres, rat cerebral hemispheres make up a smaller proportion of total brain size. 
D)  Compared to humans, rats have larger olfactory bulbs relative to overall brain size. 
A)  The cortex lacks convolutions. 
B)  It lacks a corpus callosum. 
C)  Compared to the human cerebral hemispheres, rat cerebral hemispheres make up a smaller proportion of total brain size. 
D)  Compared to humans, rats have larger olfactory bulbs relative to overall brain size.

Question 4

In various orders of birds, it has been found that the frequency of innovation in obtaining food is correlated with the size of the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In various orders of birds, it has...

Question 5

Compared to other species, the _______ is the closest genetic relative of humans.

Accepted Answer

A)  common gibbon 
B)  orangutan 
C)  chimpanzee 
D)  gorilla 
A)  common gibbon 
B)  orangutan 
C)  chimpanzee 
D)  gorilla

Question 6

As a general rule, brain size correlates with body size; the extent to which brain size deviates from this correlation is known as the _______ factor.

Accepted Answer

encephaliz

Question 7

The similarity of body form in tadpoles and sharks suggests

Accepted Answer

A)  analogy. 
B)  homology. 
C)  homoplasy. 
D)  involution. 
A)  analogy. 
B)  homology. 
C)  homoplasy. 
D)  involution.

Question 8

Which class has the greatest number of species?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mammals 
B)  Birds 
C)  Reptiles 
D)  Insects 
A)  Mammals 
B)  Birds 
C)  Reptiles 
D)  Insects

Question 9

The brain volume of fossils is studied by means of

Accepted Answer

A)  PET scans. 
B)  radioimmunoassay. 
C)  endocasts. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  PET scans. 
B)  radioimmunoassay. 
C)  endocasts. 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

Which gene influences the size of the cerebral cortex in humans and chimpanzees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caspase 
B)  Arc 
C)  Homer 
D)  ASPM 
A)  Caspase 
B)  Arc 
C)  Homer 
D)  ASPM

Question 11

Which of the following would not be considered a valid question or area of inquiry in the study of evolutionary psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether females have a preference for humor 
B)  How auditory neurons process the frequencies of human speech 
C)  Determining which sex is choosier for mate selection 
D)  Studying the ideal waist-to-hip ratio preferred by men 
A)  Whether females have a preference for humor 
B)  How auditory neurons process the frequencies of human speech 
C)  Determining which sex is choosier for mate selection 
D)  Studying the ideal waist-to-hip ratio preferred by men

Question 12

Identify and describe three of the costs associated with the evolution of a large brain.

Accepted Answer

1. Energy consumption: A large brain req

Question 13

Refer to the figure.
  Which statement regarding comparisons among brains can be concluded from the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ancestral vertebrates did not have cerebral hemispheres. 
B)  The evolution of larger brains in sharks is linked to the development of larger brains in mammals. 
C)  Both birds and teleost fishes have relatively small olfactory bulbs because they evolved from a common ancestor. 
D)  The relatively large cerebellum of birds and mammals evolved independently. 
A)  Ancestral vertebrates did not have cerebral hemispheres. 
B)  The evolution of larger brains in sharks is linked to the development of larger brains in mammals. 
C)  Both birds and teleost fishes have relatively small olfactory bulbs because they evolved from a common ancestor. 
D)  The relatively large cerebellum of birds and mammals evolved independently.

Question 14

The main subdivision of a phylum is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  order. 
B)  family. 
C)  class. 
D)  kingdom. 
A)  order. 
B)  family. 
C)  class. 
D)  kingdom.

Question 15

Discuss the chronology and main events in hominin evolution, as revealed by endocasts and fossils.

Accepted Answer

The study of endocasts and fossils has p

Question 16

A population subject to natural selection exhibits a decrease in variation in hair color. What kind of selection did the population experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constructive selection 
B)  Directional selection 
C)  Disruptive selection 
D)  Stabilizing selection 
A)  Constructive selection 
B)  Directional selection 
C)  Disruptive selection 
D)  Stabilizing selection

Question 17

Which group of genes appears to be selected for in the recent evolution of humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lactase, AGT, SNP 
B)  DRD4, Cntnap2, TAS2R38 
C)  CCR5, SNP, G6PD 
D)  CCR5, ASPM, Lactase 
A)  Lactase, AGT, SNP 
B)  DRD4, Cntnap2, TAS2R38 
C)  CCR5, SNP, G6PD 
D)  CCR5, ASPM, Lactase

Question 18

The flu virus provides an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial selection. 
B)  how rapidly evolution can occur. 
C)  stabilizing selection. 
D)  human-generated selection. 
A)  artificial selection. 
B)  how rapidly evolution can occur. 
C)  stabilizing selection. 
D)  human-generated selection.

Question 19

Which class displays the most similarity to the ancestral vertebrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amphibians 
B)  Birds 
C)  Lampreys 
D)  Reptiles 
A)  Amphibians 
B)  Birds 
C)  Lampreys 
D)  Reptiles

Question 20

Refer to the table.
$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|}
\hline &\text { Rhesus } & \text { Baboon } & \text { Chimpanzee } & \text { Gorilla } \
&\text { monkey }\
\hline \text { Brain weight }(g) & 180 & 140 & 440 & 406 \
\hline \text { Body weight }(g) & 6,800 & 30,000 & 52,000 & 207,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$ Based on the data in the table, which species has the greatest encephalization factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rhesus monkey 
B)  Baboon 
C)  Chimpanzee 
D)  Gorilla 
A)  Rhesus monkey 
B)  Baboon 
C)  Chimpanzee 
D)  Gorilla

The current system that is used for classifying animals was originated by

The main subdivision of an order is a

Which statement about the rat brain is false?

In various orders of birds, it has been found that the frequency of innovation in obtaining food is correlated with the size of the _______.

Compared to other species, the _______ is the closest genetic relative of humans.

As a general rule, brain size correlates with body size; the extent to which brain size deviates from this correlation is known as the _______ factor.

The similarity of body form in tadpoles and sharks suggests

Which class has the greatest number of species?

The brain volume of fossils is studied by means of

Which gene influences the size of the cerebral cortex in humans and chimpanzees?

Which of the following would not be considered a valid question or area of inquiry in the study of evolutionary psychology?

Identify and describe three of the costs associated with the evolution of a large brain.

Refer to the figure. Which statement regarding comparisons among brains can be concluded from the figure?

The main subdivision of a phylum is a(n)

Discuss the chronology and main events in hominin evolution, as revealed by endocasts and fossils.

A population subject to natural selection exhibits a decrease in variation in hair color. What kind of selection did the population experience?

Which group of genes appears to be selected for in the recent evolution of humans?

The flu virus provides an example of

Which class displays the most similarity to the ancestral vertebrates?

Refer to the table. Rhesus Baboon Chimpanzee Gorilla monkey Brain weight (g) 180 140 440 406 Body weight (g) 6,800 30,000 52,000 207,000 Based on the data in the table, which species has the greatest encephalization factor?

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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Exam 6: Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

The current system that is used for classifying animals was originated by

The main subdivision of an order is a

Which statement about the rat brain is false?

In various orders of birds, it has been found that the frequency of innovation in obtaining food is correlated with the size of the _______.

Compared to other species, the _______ is the closest genetic relative of humans.

As a general rule, brain size correlates with body size; the extent to which brain size deviates from this correlation is known as the _______ factor.

The similarity of body form in tadpoles and sharks suggests

Which class has the greatest number of species?

The brain volume of fossils is studied by means of

Which gene influences the size of the cerebral cortex in humans and chimpanzees?

Which of the following would not be considered a valid question or area of inquiry in the study of evolutionary psychology?

Identify and describe three of the costs associated with the evolution of a large brain.

Refer to the figure. Which statement regarding comparisons among brains can be concluded from the figure?

The main subdivision of a phylum is a(n)

Discuss the chronology and main events in hominin evolution, as revealed by endocasts and fossils.

A population subject to natural selection exhibits a decrease in variation in hair color. What kind of selection did the population experience?

Which group of genes appears to be selected for in the recent evolution of humans?

The flu virus provides an example of

Which class displays the most similarity to the ancestral vertebrates?

Refer to the table. Rhesus Baboon Chimpanzee Gorilla monkey Brain weight (g) 180 140 440 406 Body weight (g) 6,800 30,000 52,000 207,000 Based on the data in the table, which species has the greatest encephalization factor?

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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