Question 1

Six-month-old Sally's closeness to her mother and father ensures feeding and protection.Her attachment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned. 
B)  adaptive behavior. 
C)  biologically determined. 
D)  culturally determined. 
A)  conditioned. 
B)  adaptive behavior. 
C)  biologically determined. 
D)  culturally determined. B

Question 2

One prevalent consequence of fertility treatments is

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased possibility of multiple births. 
B)  impossibility of multiple births. 
C)  increased possibility of multiple births. 
D)  birth of fraternal twins only. 
A)  decreased possibility of multiple births. 
B)  impossibility of multiple births. 
C)  increased possibility of multiple births. 
D)  birth of fraternal twins only. C

Question 3

_____________ are units of heredity information and they are short segments of DNA.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromosomes 
B)  RNA 
C)  Genes 
D)  Abnormalities 
A)  Chromosomes 
B)  RNA 
C)  Genes 
D)  Abnormalities C

Question 4

Research has found that an exposure to ______ has changed the rate of DNA synthesis in cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature 
B)  radiation 
C)  stress 
D)  pollution 
A)  temperature 
B)  radiation 
C)  stress 
D)  pollution

Question 5

_____________________ is a mechanism in which genes have been modified in one of the parents and have differing effects depending on whether they are transmitted to the offspring through the egg or sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Polygenic inheritance 
B)  Genetic imprinting 
C)  Genetic transmission 
D)  X-linked disease 
A)  Polygenic inheritance 
B)  Genetic imprinting 
C)  Genetic transmission 
D)  X-linked disease

Question 6

The approach of evolutionary psychology

Accepted Answer

A)  has been in place as an approach for several hundred years. 
B)  is based on Bandura's theory of evolution by natural selection. 
C)  emphasizes adaptation and reproduction in behavior. 
D)  is several hundred years old and is based on Bandura's theory of evolution by natural selection. 
A)  has been in place as an approach for several hundred years. 
B)  is based on Bandura's theory of evolution by natural selection. 
C)  emphasizes adaptation and reproduction in behavior. 
D)  is several hundred years old and is based on Bandura's theory of evolution by natural selection.

Question 7

What genetic disorder occurs only in females?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Turner syndrome 
C)  XYY syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Turner syndrome 
C)  XYY syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome

Question 8

__________________ is the study of the degree and nature of behavior's hereditary basis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biodynamics 
B)  Canalization 
C)  Behavior genetics 
D)  Environmental influences 
A)  Biodynamics 
B)  Canalization 
C)  Behavior genetics 
D)  Environmental influences

Question 9

Ken has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria.If left untreated,what will result?

Accepted Answer

A)  death 
B)  blindness 
C)  mental retardation and hyperactivity 
D)  language problems and hearing loss 
A)  death 
B)  blindness 
C)  mental retardation and hyperactivity 
D)  language problems and hearing loss

Question 10

Genetic counseling

Accepted Answer

A)  helps people determine if they have genetic disorders. 
B)  encourages counselors to ask very personal questions. 
C)  can put a couple's minds at ease when there is no evidence of genetic disorders. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  helps people determine if they have genetic disorders. 
B)  encourages counselors to ask very personal questions. 
C)  can put a couple's minds at ease when there is no evidence of genetic disorders. 
D)  All of these.

Question 11

Who is associated with social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles Darwin 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Albert Bandura 
D)  Jean Piaget 
A)  Charles Darwin 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Albert Bandura 
D)  Jean Piaget

Question 12

When twins are dissimilar genetically,they

Accepted Answer

A)  come from the same fertilized egg. 
B)  come from two different fertilized eggs. 
C)  have different genetic makeup. 
D)  come from two different fertilized eggs and have different genetic makeup. 
A)  come from the same fertilized egg. 
B)  come from two different fertilized eggs. 
C)  have different genetic makeup. 
D)  come from two different fertilized eggs and have different genetic makeup.

Question 13

_______________________ is when a cell of the testes (in men)and ovaries (in women)duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice,thus forming four cells,each of which has only half of the genetic material of the parent cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mitosis 
B)  Meiosis 
C)  Reproduction 
D)  None of these. 
A)  Mitosis 
B)  Meiosis 
C)  Reproduction 
D)  None of these.

Question 14

Every species has a mechanism for transmitting characteristics from one generation to the next.This mechanism is explained by the principles of

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics. 
B)  accountability. 
C)  variability. 
D)  domination. 
A)  genetics. 
B)  accountability. 
C)  variability. 
D)  domination.

Question 15

__________________ consists of observable characteristics,including physical characteristics and psychological characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genotype 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  Phenotype 
D)  None of these. 
A)  Genotype 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  Phenotype 
D)  None of these.

Question 16

Several changes have occurred during the last several decades of the twentieth century in the characteristics of both adopted children and of adoptive parents.Explain some of these changes.

Accepted Answer

Prior to the 1960s adopted children were

Question 17

Who is best associated with the process of natural selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotle 
B)  William James 
C)  Charles Darwin 
D)  Sandra Scarr 
A)  Aristotle 
B)  William James 
C)  Charles Darwin 
D)  Sandra Scarr

Question 18

Charles Darwin believed the species who do survive to reproduce are probably superior in a number of ways to those who do not.This means

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as natural selection. 
B)  the survivors are better adapted to their world. 
C)  a gradual modification of an entire population could occur. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  the same as natural selection. 
B)  the survivors are better adapted to their world. 
C)  a gradual modification of an entire population could occur. 
D)  All of these.

Question 19

Which of the following is(are)possible causes of a woman's infertility problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  The woman may not be ovulating. 
B)  The woman may be producing abnormal ova. 
C)  Her fallopian tubes may be blocked. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  The woman may not be ovulating. 
B)  The woman may be producing abnormal ova. 
C)  Her fallopian tubes may be blocked. 
D)  All of these.

Question 20

The genotype labeled 5-HTTLPR involves the neurotransmitter called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormone 
B)  neurotransmitter 
C)  gland 
D)  gene 
A)  hormone 
B)  neurotransmitter 
C)  gland 
D)  gene

Six-month-old Sally's closeness to her mother and father ensures feeding and protection.Her attachment is called

One prevalent consequence of fertility treatments is

_____________ are units of heredity information and they are short segments of DNA.

Research has found that an exposure to ______ has changed the rate of DNA synthesis in cells.

_____________________ is a mechanism in which genes have been modified in one of the parents and have differing effects depending on whether they are transmitted to the offspring through the egg or sperm.

The approach of evolutionary psychology

What genetic disorder occurs only in females?

__________________ is the study of the degree and nature of behavior's hereditary basis.

Ken has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria.If left untreated,what will result?

Genetic counseling

Who is associated with social cognitive theory?

When twins are dissimilar genetically,they

_______________________ is when a cell of the testes (in men)and ovaries (in women)duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice,thus forming four cells,each of which has only half of the genetic material of the parent cell.

Every species has a mechanism for transmitting characteristics from one generation to the next.This mechanism is explained by the principles of

__________________ consists of observable characteristics,including physical characteristics and psychological characteristics.

Several changes have occurred during the last several decades of the twentieth century in the characteristics of both adopted children and of adoptive parents.Explain some of these changes.

Who is best associated with the process of natural selection?

Charles Darwin believed the species who do survive to reproduce are probably superior in a number of ways to those who do not.This means

Which of the following is(are)possible causes of a woman's infertility problems?

The genotype labeled 5-HTTLPR involves the neurotransmitter called a __________.

Introduction

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

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Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

Six-month-old Sally's closeness to her mother and father ensures feeding and protection.Her attachment is called

One prevalent consequence of fertility treatments is

_____________ are units of heredity information and they are short segments of DNA.

Research has found that an exposure to ______ has changed the rate of DNA synthesis in cells.

_____________________ is a mechanism in which genes have been modified in one of the parents and have differing effects depending on whether they are transmitted to the offspring through the egg or sperm.

The approach of evolutionary psychology

What genetic disorder occurs only in females?

__________________ is the study of the degree and nature of behavior's hereditary basis.

Ken has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria.If left untreated,what will result?

Genetic counseling

Who is associated with social cognitive theory?

When twins are dissimilar genetically,they

_______________________ is when a cell of the testes (in men)and ovaries (in women)duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice,thus forming four cells,each of which has only half of the genetic material of the parent cell.

Every species has a mechanism for transmitting characteristics from one generation to the next.This mechanism is explained by the principles of

__________________ consists of observable characteristics,including physical characteristics and psychological characteristics.

Several changes have occurred during the last several decades of the twentieth century in the characteristics of both adopted children and of adoptive parents.Explain some of these changes.

Who is best associated with the process of natural selection?

Charles Darwin believed the species who do survive to reproduce are probably superior in a number of ways to those who do not.This means

Which of the following is(are)possible causes of a woman's infertility problems?

The genotype labeled 5-HTTLPR involves the neurotransmitter called a __________.

Introduction

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters