Question 1

At birth we inherit

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A)  23 chromosomes. 
B)  23 pairs of chromosomes. 
C)  46 pairs of chromosomes. 
D)  both X and Y chromosomes from our fathers. 
E)  23 pairs of chromosomes from our mothers. 
A)  23 chromosomes. 
B)  23 pairs of chromosomes. 
C)  46 pairs of chromosomes. 
D)  both X and Y chromosomes from our fathers. 
E)  23 pairs of chromosomes from our mothers. B

Question 2

If the concordance rates for a particular trait in both MZ and DZ twins are similar, then that trait is likely due to

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A)  genetic factors. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  weak gene-environment interaction. 
D)  strong gene-environment interaction. 
E)  particular parenting styles. 
A)  genetic factors. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  weak gene-environment interaction. 
D)  strong gene-environment interaction. 
E)  particular parenting styles. B

Question 3

Sexual selection is common in which of the following reproductive strategies?

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A)  promiscuity 
B)  polygyny 
C)  polyandry 
D)  polygynandry 
E)  monogamy 
A)  promiscuity 
B)  polygyny 
C)  polyandry 
D)  polygynandry 
E)  monogamy B

Question 4

Factors that appear to have been responsible for the evolution of our species include bipedalism and

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A)  the development of stronger hands. 
B)  encephalization. 
C)  the ability to use fire. 
D)  stronger jaws and teeth. 
E)  reproductive selectivity. 
A)  the development of stronger hands. 
B)  encephalization. 
C)  the ability to use fire. 
D)  stronger jaws and teeth. 
E)  reproductive selectivity.

Question 5

The study of the genetic basis of social behaviour is called

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A)  biopsychology. 
B)  biosociology. 
C)  sociobiology. 
D)  ethology. 
E)  sociogenetics. 
A)  biopsychology. 
B)  biosociology. 
C)  sociobiology. 
D)  ethology. 
E)  sociogenetics.

Question 6

When sailing throughout the world aboard the HMS Beagle, Darwin spent most of his time

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A)  writing The Origin of Species. 
B)  working out the details of his theory of biological evolution. 
C)  conducting research on artificial selection. 
D)  collecting specimens. 
E)  preaching. 
A)  writing The Origin of Species. 
B)  working out the details of his theory of biological evolution. 
C)  conducting research on artificial selection. 
D)  collecting specimens. 
E)  preaching.

Question 7

Darwin was struck with the idea of evolution by natural selection while he was

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A)  aboard the HMS Beagle. 
B)  in his study examining his specimens. 
C)  reading a book by Malthus called Population. 
D)  studying beak differences in South American finches. 
E)  arguing with his academic colleagues. 
A)  aboard the HMS Beagle. 
B)  in his study examining his specimens. 
C)  reading a book by Malthus called Population. 
D)  studying beak differences in South American finches. 
E)  arguing with his academic colleagues.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  Genes are in direct control of many behaviours. 
B)  Strictly speaking, there are no genes for behaviour. 
C)  Chromosomes are located on genes. 
D)  Genes govern the synthesis of proteins but not the synthesis of enzymes. 
E)  Genes form the basis of covert but not overt behaviours. 
A)  Genes are in direct control of many behaviours. 
B)  Strictly speaking, there are no genes for behaviour. 
C)  Chromosomes are located on genes. 
D)  Genes govern the synthesis of proteins but not the synthesis of enzymes. 
E)  Genes form the basis of covert but not overt behaviours.

Question 9

If identical twins were to enter a foot race, which one would win?

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A)  The twin who inherited more genes for running from his or her parents. 
B)  The twin with the most genes for overall physical fitness. 
C)  The twin who has practiced running more. 
D)  The twin whose genes caused him or her to seek out a more nutritious diet. 
E)  The twin with the best genes for muscular development. 
A)  The twin who inherited more genes for running from his or her parents. 
B)  The twin with the most genes for overall physical fitness. 
C)  The twin who has practiced running more. 
D)  The twin whose genes caused him or her to seek out a more nutritious diet. 
E)  The twin with the best genes for muscular development.

Question 10

One factor that distinguished Homoneanderthalensis (Neanderthals) from Homo Sapiens (Humans) and may be responsible for our success, is that humans developed __________ whereas Neaderthals did not.

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A)  bipedalism 
B)  encephalization 
C)  war-like behaviours 
D)  cultural traditions 
E)  physcial endurance 
A)  bipedalism 
B)  encephalization 
C)  war-like behaviours 
D)  cultural traditions 
E)  physcial endurance

Question 11

Dr. Hamedi is a __________ psychologist and is part of a new subfield within psychology that studies the ways in which the development of behavioural patterns and cognitive strategies over the history of a species is related to reproduction and survival.

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A)  physiological 
B)  genetic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  developmental 
E)  evolutionary 
A)  physiological 
B)  genetic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  developmental 
E)  evolutionary

Question 12

The person who first demonstrated how adaptations could be passed from one generation to the next was

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A)  Charles Darwin. 
B)  Gregor Mendel. 
C)  Alfred Russell Wallace. 
D)  Charles Lyell. 
E)  Raymond Cattel. 
A)  Charles Darwin. 
B)  Gregor Mendel. 
C)  Alfred Russell Wallace. 
D)  Charles Lyell. 
E)  Raymond Cattel.

Question 13

Nonmendelian is to __________ as mendelian is to __________.

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A)  genotypic variation; phenotypic variation 
B)  phenotypic variation; genotypic variation 
C)  dichotomous; polygenic 
D)  polygenic; single-locus 
E)  single-locus; polygenic 
A)  genotypic variation; phenotypic variation 
B)  phenotypic variation; genotypic variation 
C)  dichotomous; polygenic 
D)  polygenic; single-locus 
E)  single-locus; polygenic

Question 14

Two examples of epigenetic mechanisms are

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A)  non-mendelian traits and meiosis. 
B)  FOXP2 and D4DR. 
C)  Kits and D4DR. 
D)  prions and paramutations. 
E)  X chromosome modification and knockout mutation. 
A)  non-mendelian traits and meiosis. 
B)  FOXP2 and D4DR. 
C)  Kits and D4DR. 
D)  prions and paramutations. 
E)  X chromosome modification and knockout mutation.

Question 15

Members of any given animal species typically vary

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A)  genotypically but not phenotypically. 
B)  phenotypically but not genotypically. 
C)  neither genotypically nor phenotypically. 
D)  both genotypically and phenotypically. 
E)  more if the species is physically large, and less for smaller species. 
A)  genotypically but not phenotypically. 
B)  phenotypically but not genotypically. 
C)  neither genotypically nor phenotypically. 
D)  both genotypically and phenotypically. 
E)  more if the species is physically large, and less for smaller species.

Question 16

Evolutionary events and conditions that affect behaviour are called __________ causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  proximate 
C)  ultimate 
D)  genetic 
E)  natural 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  proximate 
C)  ultimate 
D)  genetic 
E)  natural

Question 17

Unfertilized ova may contain either an X or Y chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding human sexual behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women tend to be more discriminating than men when selecting a mate 
B)  Men tend to be more promiscuous than women. 
C)  Unmarried women tend to seek long-term casual sexual relationships. 
D)  Men are more likely to seek diversity in their sexual relationships than women. 
E)  Human sexual behaviour is subject to strong cultural influences. 
A)  Women tend to be more discriminating than men when selecting a mate 
B)  Men tend to be more promiscuous than women. 
C)  Unmarried women tend to seek long-term casual sexual relationships. 
D)  Men are more likely to seek diversity in their sexual relationships than women. 
E)  Human sexual behaviour is subject to strong cultural influences.

Question 19

Charles Darwin's notion of __________ evolution is the primary explanation for the changes in the genetic and physical characteristics of a population or group of organisms over time

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A)  natural 
B)  cultural 
C)  biological 
D)  adaptive 
E)  artificial 
A)  natural 
B)  cultural 
C)  biological 
D)  adaptive 
E)  artificial

Question 20

A person who is heterozygous for blue eyes has

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A)  blue eyes. 
B)  brown eyes. 
C)  one blue eye and one brown eye. 
D)  hazel eyes. 
E)  we have no way of knowing this person's eye colour 
A)  blue eyes. 
B)  brown eyes. 
C)  one blue eye and one brown eye. 
D)  hazel eyes. 
E)  we have no way of knowing this person's eye colour

At birth we inherit

If the concordance rates for a particular trait in both MZ and DZ twins are similar, then that trait is likely due to

Sexual selection is common in which of the following reproductive strategies?

Factors that appear to have been responsible for the evolution of our species include bipedalism and

The study of the genetic basis of social behaviour is called

When sailing throughout the world aboard the HMS Beagle, Darwin spent most of his time

Darwin was struck with the idea of evolution by natural selection while he was

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

If identical twins were to enter a foot race, which one would win?

One factor that distinguished Homoneanderthalensis (Neanderthals) from Homo Sapiens (Humans) and may be responsible for our success, is that humans developed __________ whereas Neaderthals did not.

Dr. Hamedi is a __________ psychologist and is part of a new subfield within psychology that studies the ways in which the development of behavioural patterns and cognitive strategies over the history of a species is related to reproduction and survival.

The person who first demonstrated how adaptations could be passed from one generation to the next was

Nonmendelian is to as mendelian is to .

Two examples of epigenetic mechanisms are

Members of any given animal species typically vary

Evolutionary events and conditions that affect behaviour are called __________ causes.

Unfertilized ova may contain either an X or Y chromosome.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding human sexual behaviour?

Charles Darwin's notion of __________ evolution is the primary explanation for the changes in the genetic and physical characteristics of a population or group of organisms over time

A person who is heterozygous for blue eyes has

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At birth we inherit

If the concordance rates for a particular trait in both MZ and DZ twins are similar, then that trait is likely due to

Sexual selection is common in which of the following reproductive strategies?

Factors that appear to have been responsible for the evolution of our species include bipedalism and

The study of the genetic basis of social behaviour is called

When sailing throughout the world aboard the HMS Beagle, Darwin spent most of his time

Darwin was struck with the idea of evolution by natural selection while he was

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

If identical twins were to enter a foot race, which one would win?

One factor that distinguished Homoneanderthalensis (Neanderthals) from Homo Sapiens (Humans) and may be responsible for our success, is that humans developed __________ whereas Neaderthals did not.

Dr. Hamedi is a __________ psychologist and is part of a new subfield within psychology that studies the ways in which the development of behavioural patterns and cognitive strategies over the history of a species is related to reproduction and survival.

The person who first demonstrated how adaptations could be passed from one generation to the next was

Nonmendelian is to __________ as mendelian is to __________.

Two examples of epigenetic mechanisms are

Members of any given animal species typically vary

Evolutionary events and conditions that affect behaviour are called __________ causes.

Unfertilized ova may contain either an X or Y chromosome.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding human sexual behaviour?

Charles Darwin's notion of __________ evolution is the primary explanation for the changes in the genetic and physical characteristics of a population or group of organisms over time

A person who is heterozygous for blue eyes has

The Science of Psychology

The Ways and Means of Psychology

Biology of Behaviour

Sensation

Perception

Learning and Behaviour

Memory

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Social Psychology

Lifestyle, Stress, and Health

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Nonmendelian is to as mendelian is to .