Question 1

If the environment in which a genetically diverse species lives suddenly changes, we might reasonably expect that

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A)  all members of that species would die as a result of the environmental change. 
B)  all members of that species would survive the environmental change. 
C)  some members of that species would survive the environmental change. 
D)  most members of that species would produce sterile offspring. 
E)  most members of that species would have modified phenotypes. 
A)  all members of that species would die as a result of the environmental change. 
B)  all members of that species would survive the environmental change. 
C)  some members of that species would survive the environmental change. 
D)  most members of that species would produce sterile offspring. 
E)  most members of that species would have modified phenotypes.

Question 2

An individual's ability to mate with another member of the species is termed his or her reproductive success.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

__________ are chromosomes that do NOT contain the instructions for the development of sexual characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  Autosomes 
B)  Enzymes 
C)  Alleles 
D)  Genomes 
E)  Homosomes 
A)  Autosomes 
B)  Enzymes 
C)  Alleles 
D)  Genomes 
E)  Homosomes

Question 4

The "central dogma of molecular biology"according to Crick was that the inherited information in the genetic code was determined by

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A)  sexual selection. 
B)  the sequence of nucleotides. 
C)  epigenetic modification. 
D)  the process of natural selection. 
E)  mendelian processes of inheritance. 
A)  sexual selection. 
B)  the sequence of nucleotides. 
C)  epigenetic modification. 
D)  the process of natural selection. 
E)  mendelian processes of inheritance.

Question 5

Harvey has to choose between helping a colleague at work to finish a project that is overdue and helping his close friend to repair the storm damage suffered by his house. He chooses to help his close friend. His choice is best explained by the notion of

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A)  inclusive fitness. 
B)  personal fitness. 
C)  reciprocal altruism. 
D)  kin selection. 
E)  nonfamilial altruism. 
A)  inclusive fitness. 
B)  personal fitness. 
C)  reciprocal altruism. 
D)  kin selection. 
E)  nonfamilial altruism.

Question 6

Allelic association studies examine the association between alleles

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A)  and behavioural traits. 
B)  in monozygotic twins. 
C)  in humans and animals. 
D)  and heritability ratios. 
E)  and chromosomal aberration. 
A)  and behavioural traits. 
B)  in monozygotic twins. 
C)  in humans and animals. 
D)  and heritability ratios. 
E)  and chromosomal aberration.

Question 7

Human behaviour is due to

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A)  proximate causes only. 
B)  ultimate causes only. 
C)  both proximate and ultimate causes. 
D)  thoughts and emotions. 
E)  thoughts and memory. 
A)  proximate causes only. 
B)  ultimate causes only. 
C)  both proximate and ultimate causes. 
D)  thoughts and emotions. 
E)  thoughts and memory.

Question 8

Fraternal twins occur when

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A)  two eggs are fertilized by the same sperm. 
B)  two sperm fertilize the same egg. 
C)  a fertilized ovum divides. 
D)  two different sperm fertilize two different ova. 
E)  a single sperm fertilizes two different ova. 
A)  two eggs are fertilized by the same sperm. 
B)  two sperm fertilize the same egg. 
C)  a fertilized ovum divides. 
D)  two different sperm fertilize two different ova. 
E)  a single sperm fertilizes two different ova.

Question 9

Kin selection involves altruistic acts aimed at increasing the inclusive fitness of one's relatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The text suggests that current knowledge of epigenetics has challenged our understanding of

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity. 
B)  kin selectin. 
C)  genotypes. 
D)  natural selection. 
E)  sexual selection. 
A)  heredity. 
B)  kin selectin. 
C)  genotypes. 
D)  natural selection. 
E)  sexual selection.

Question 11

When there are changes in genetic material that involve rearrangement of genes, this is termed __________ and when changes involve alteration of the DNA code within a single gene, this is termed __________.

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A)  mutation; PKU 
B)  PKU; Down syndrome 
C)  chromosomal aberration; Huntington's disease 
D)  mutation; chromosomal aberration 
E)  chromosomal aberration; mutation 
A)  mutation; PKU 
B)  PKU; Down syndrome 
C)  chromosomal aberration; Huntington's disease 
D)  mutation; chromosomal aberration 
E)  chromosomal aberration; mutation

Question 12

Describe the causes and symptoms of the following genetic disorders: Down syndrome, Huntington's disease, and phenylketonuria.

Accepted Answer

The student's response should

Question 13

Recent studies of the FOXP2 gene, associated with a language production, imply that modern human speech abilities

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A)  are entirely due to a single genetic mutation. 
B)  result from the FOXP2 gene's influence on our comprehension of speech. 
C)  were present very early, before humans diverged from other great ape species. 
D)  can be completely absent in some families with a mutation on this gene. 
E)  may have evolved at a time when Homo sapiens were in competition with Neanderthals. 
A)  are entirely due to a single genetic mutation. 
B)  result from the FOXP2 gene's influence on our comprehension of speech. 
C)  were present very early, before humans diverged from other great ape species. 
D)  can be completely absent in some families with a mutation on this gene. 
E)  may have evolved at a time when Homo sapiens were in competition with Neanderthals.

Question 14

Genes contain

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A)  DNA. 
B)  chromosomes. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  enzymes. 
E)  dopamine. 
A)  DNA. 
B)  chromosomes. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  enzymes. 
E)  dopamine.

Question 15

Any behaviour that aids an organism in adjusting to changing environmental conditions is said to have __________ significance

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A)  biological 
B)  ultimate 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  adaptive 
E)  statistical 
A)  biological 
B)  ultimate 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  adaptive 
E)  statistical

Question 16

Fruit fly larvae with "rover"phenotypes were more likely to survive under __________ conditions, whereas fruit fly larvae with "sitter"genes were more likely to survive under __________ conditions.

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A)  hot; cold 
B)  cold; hot 
C)  crowded; low-density 
D)  low-density; crowded 
E)  wet; dry 
A)  hot; cold 
B)  cold; hot 
C)  crowded; low-density 
D)  low-density; crowded 
E)  wet; dry

Question 17

A proximate cause for the development of sexual behaviour in gerbils is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary adaptation 
B)  differential testosterone exposure in the womb 
C)  the selective value of different mating strategies to the gerbil species 
D)  maternal behaviour during the immediate postnatal period 
E)  cultural evolution in gerbil society to allow for a variety of sexual behaviours 
A)  evolutionary adaptation 
B)  differential testosterone exposure in the womb 
C)  the selective value of different mating strategies to the gerbil species 
D)  maternal behaviour during the immediate postnatal period 
E)  cultural evolution in gerbil society to allow for a variety of sexual behaviours

Question 18

The individual who tends to be the more selective or discriminating when choosing a mate is generally the

Accepted Answer

A)  male 
B)  individual who will make the greater parental investment. 
C)  individual who will make the smaller parental investment.. 
D)  individual who will have the most opportunities for mating. 
E)  individual who will have the greatest reproductive success. 
A)  male 
B)  individual who will make the greater parental investment. 
C)  individual who will make the smaller parental investment.. 
D)  individual who will have the most opportunities for mating. 
E)  individual who will have the greatest reproductive success.

Question 19

A farmer who allows only certain horses to breed with other certain horses is practicing

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial selection. 
B)  natural selection. 
C)  evolutionary biology. 
D)  biological selection. 
E)  genetic cleansing. 
A)  artificial selection. 
B)  natural selection. 
C)  evolutionary biology. 
D)  biological selection. 
E)  genetic cleansing.

Question 20

For any trait, a high MZ and a low DZ concordance value supports the probability that the trait is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

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

If the environment in which a genetically diverse species lives suddenly changes, we might reasonably expect that

An individual's ability to mate with another member of the species is termed his or her reproductive success.

__________ are chromosomes that do NOT contain the instructions for the development of sexual characteristics.

The "central dogma of molecular biology"according to Crick was that the inherited information in the genetic code was determined by

Harvey has to choose between helping a colleague at work to finish a project that is overdue and helping his close friend to repair the storm damage suffered by his house. He chooses to help his close friend. His choice is best explained by the notion of

Allelic association studies examine the association between alleles

Human behaviour is due to

Fraternal twins occur when

Kin selection involves altruistic acts aimed at increasing the inclusive fitness of one's relatives.

The text suggests that current knowledge of epigenetics has challenged our understanding of

When there are changes in genetic material that involve rearrangement of genes, this is termed and when changes involve alteration of the DNA code within a single gene, this is termed .

Describe the causes and symptoms of the following genetic disorders: Down syndrome, Huntington's disease, and phenylketonuria.

Recent studies of the FOXP2 gene, associated with a language production, imply that modern human speech abilities

Genes contain

Any behaviour that aids an organism in adjusting to changing environmental conditions is said to have __________ significance

Fruit fly larvae with "rover"phenotypes were more likely to survive under conditions, whereas fruit fly larvae with "sitter"genes were more likely to survive under conditions.

A proximate cause for the development of sexual behaviour in gerbils is __________.

The individual who tends to be the more selective or discriminating when choosing a mate is generally the

A farmer who allows only certain horses to breed with other certain horses is practicing

For any trait, a high MZ and a low DZ concordance value supports the probability that the trait is most likely due to

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If the environment in which a genetically diverse species lives suddenly changes, we might reasonably expect that

An individual's ability to mate with another member of the species is termed his or her reproductive success.

__________ are chromosomes that do NOT contain the instructions for the development of sexual characteristics.

The "central dogma of molecular biology"according to Crick was that the inherited information in the genetic code was determined by

Harvey has to choose between helping a colleague at work to finish a project that is overdue and helping his close friend to repair the storm damage suffered by his house. He chooses to help his close friend. His choice is best explained by the notion of

Allelic association studies examine the association between alleles

Human behaviour is due to

Fraternal twins occur when

Kin selection involves altruistic acts aimed at increasing the inclusive fitness of one's relatives.

The text suggests that current knowledge of epigenetics has challenged our understanding of

When there are changes in genetic material that involve rearrangement of genes, this is termed __________ and when changes involve alteration of the DNA code within a single gene, this is termed __________.

Describe the causes and symptoms of the following genetic disorders: Down syndrome, Huntington's disease, and phenylketonuria.

Recent studies of the FOXP2 gene, associated with a language production, imply that modern human speech abilities

Genes contain

Any behaviour that aids an organism in adjusting to changing environmental conditions is said to have __________ significance

Fruit fly larvae with "rover"phenotypes were more likely to survive under __________ conditions, whereas fruit fly larvae with "sitter"genes were more likely to survive under __________ conditions.

A proximate cause for the development of sexual behaviour in gerbils is __________.

The individual who tends to be the more selective or discriminating when choosing a mate is generally the

A farmer who allows only certain horses to breed with other certain horses is practicing

For any trait, a high MZ and a low DZ concordance value supports the probability that the trait is most likely due to

The Science of Psychology

The Ways and Means of Psychology

Biology of Behaviour

Sensation

Perception

Learning and Behaviour

Memory

Consciousness

Language

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Lifespan Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Lifestyle, Stress, and Health

The Nature and Causes of Psychological Disorders

The Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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When there are changes in genetic material that involve rearrangement of genes, this is termed and when changes involve alteration of the DNA code within a single gene, this is termed .

Fruit fly larvae with "rover"phenotypes were more likely to survive under conditions, whereas fruit fly larvae with "sitter"genes were more likely to survive under conditions.