Question 1

If your father has two dominant brown-eye genes,and your mother has two recessive blue-eye genes,what are your chances of having blue eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  75% 
B)  50% 
C)  25% 
D)  0% 
A)  75% 
B)  50% 
C)  25% 
D)  0% D

Question 2

Who first suggested the idea that genes are responsible for inheritance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gregor Mendel 
B)  Charles Darwin 
C)  William James 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt 
A)  Gregor Mendel 
B)  Charles Darwin 
C)  William James 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt A

Question 3

Twin and adoption studies have proven to play a valuable role in research for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selective breeding experiments that could provide answers about the role of nature and nurture are considered unethical for human beings. 
B)  Selective breeding experiments that could provide answers about the role of nature and nurture are considered ethical for human beings. 
C)  Such studies are helpful in gaining knowledge about population control. 
D)  Such studies will assist scientists in perfecting the science of cloning. 
A)  Selective breeding experiments that could provide answers about the role of nature and nurture are considered unethical for human beings. 
B)  Selective breeding experiments that could provide answers about the role of nature and nurture are considered ethical for human beings. 
C)  Such studies are helpful in gaining knowledge about population control. 
D)  Such studies will assist scientists in perfecting the science of cloning. A

Question 4

Excluding ova and sperm,human cells have:

Accepted Answer

A)  46 pairs of chromosomes. 
B)  23 chromosomes. 
C)  46 chromosomes. 
D)  12½ pairs of chromosomes. 
A)  46 pairs of chromosomes. 
B)  23 chromosomes. 
C)  46 chromosomes. 
D)  12½ pairs of chromosomes.

Question 5

According to the research of Claude Steele (1997),few women in North America are socialized to view themselves as competent to:

Accepted Answer

A)  raise a child alone. 
B)  excel in creative writing or painting. 
C)  excel in sports. 
D)  excel in math and engineering. 
A)  raise a child alone. 
B)  excel in creative writing or painting. 
C)  excel in sports. 
D)  excel in math and engineering.

Question 6

It is impossible to fully understand human diversity without understanding the role of:

Accepted Answer

A)  culture. 
B)  ethnic identity. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  All of these 
A)  culture. 
B)  ethnic identity. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  All of these

Question 7

Of the following activities,in which would you expect a male to have the CLEAREST advantage over a female?

Accepted Answer

A)  running 
B)  swimming 
C)  throwing a discus 
D)  soccer 
A)  running 
B)  swimming 
C)  throwing a discus 
D)  soccer

Question 8

On average,brothers and sisters share approximately ______ of their genes.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  35% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
A)  20% 
B)  35% 
C)  50% 
D)  75%

Question 9

An individual who has both masculine and feminine characteristics is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  androgynous. 
B)  homosexual. 
C)  gender confused. 
D)  gender neutral. 
A)  androgynous. 
B)  homosexual. 
C)  gender confused. 
D)  gender neutral.

Question 10

Max was born with the standard anatomy of a male,but even as a small child,Max felt more like a girl than a boy,and he resents his male anatomy.Based on this information,Max probably has:

Accepted Answer

A)  a female sexual orientation. 
B)  a homosexual orientation. 
C)  a female gender identity. 
D)  internal female anatomy. 
A)  a female sexual orientation. 
B)  a homosexual orientation. 
C)  a female gender identity. 
D)  internal female anatomy.

Question 11

In which of the following areas do males,on average,perform better than women?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual speed 
B)  spatial reasoning 
C)  fine motor skills 
D)  language skills 
A)  perceptual speed 
B)  spatial reasoning 
C)  fine motor skills 
D)  language skills

Question 12

Compared to women in other societies,in societies where women can inherit property and hold political offices,they are more likely to be socialized to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  obedient. 
B)  achievement-oriented. 
C)  competitive lovers. 
D)  better wives and mothers. 
A)  obedient. 
B)  achievement-oriented. 
C)  competitive lovers. 
D)  better wives and mothers.

Question 13

Zygotes have ______ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  23 
B)  35 
C)  46 
D)  52 
A)  23 
B)  35 
C)  46 
D)  52

Question 14

Chad's mother has observed that her son is very sociable and kind like she is,but he is also anxious like his father.The most reasonable conclusion we can draw from this data is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chad is most like his mother,due to genetic factors. 
B)  Chad is most like his father,due to genetic factors. 
C)  Chad is like both of his parents,primarily due to genetic factors. 
D)  Chad is like both of his parents,due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. 
A)  Chad is most like his mother,due to genetic factors. 
B)  Chad is most like his father,due to genetic factors. 
C)  Chad is like both of his parents,primarily due to genetic factors. 
D)  Chad is like both of his parents,due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Question 15

The patterns of beliefs,values,and practices shared by a group of people is referred to as their:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic group. 
B)  country of origin. 
C)  culture. 
D)  race. 
A)  ethnic group. 
B)  country of origin. 
C)  culture. 
D)  race.

Question 16

Gender identity refers to all of the behaviors that are determined as masculine or feminine by one's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Twin studies and adoption studies help examine the influence of ____________ on humans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Twin studies and adoption studies help examine...

Question 18

____________ is the subjective experience of being a male or female.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is the subjective experience of being...

Question 19

Lucy and Lois are identical twins.What percentage of their genes do they have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100 
A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100

Question 20

Which of the following statements provides the clearest statement of ethnic identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I am from China." 
B)  "I am Hispanic." 
C)  "I speak French." 
D)  "I am of African descent." 
A)  "I am from China." 
B)  "I am Hispanic." 
C)  "I speak French." 
D)  "I am of African descent."

If your father has two dominant brown-eye genes,and your mother has two recessive blue-eye genes,what are your chances of having blue eyes?

Who first suggested the idea that genes are responsible for inheritance?

Twin and adoption studies have proven to play a valuable role in research for which of the following reasons?

Excluding ova and sperm,human cells have:

According to the research of Claude Steele (1997),few women in North America are socialized to view themselves as competent to:

It is impossible to fully understand human diversity without understanding the role of:

Of the following activities,in which would you expect a male to have the CLEAREST advantage over a female?

On average,brothers and sisters share approximately ______ of their genes.

An individual who has both masculine and feminine characteristics is referred to as:

Max was born with the standard anatomy of a male,but even as a small child,Max felt more like a girl than a boy,and he resents his male anatomy.Based on this information,Max probably has:

In which of the following areas do males,on average,perform better than women?

Compared to women in other societies,in societies where women can inherit property and hold political offices,they are more likely to be socialized to be:

Zygotes have ______ chromosomes.

Chad's mother has observed that her son is very sociable and kind like she is,but he is also anxious like his father.The most reasonable conclusion we can draw from this data is that:

The patterns of beliefs,values,and practices shared by a group of people is referred to as their:

Gender identity refers to all of the behaviors that are determined as masculine or feminine by one's culture.

Twin studies and adoption studies help examine the influence of ____________ on humans.

____________ is the subjective experience of being a male or female.

Lucy and Lois are identical twins.What percentage of their genes do they have in common?

Which of the following statements provides the clearest statement of ethnic identity?

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Exam 4: The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

If your father has two dominant brown-eye genes,and your mother has two recessive blue-eye genes,what are your chances of having blue eyes?

Who first suggested the idea that genes are responsible for inheritance?

Twin and adoption studies have proven to play a valuable role in research for which of the following reasons?

Excluding ova and sperm,human cells have:

According to the research of Claude Steele (1997),few women in North America are socialized to view themselves as competent to:

It is impossible to fully understand human diversity without understanding the role of:

Of the following activities,in which would you expect a male to have the CLEAREST advantage over a female?

On average,brothers and sisters share approximately ______ of their genes.

An individual who has both masculine and feminine characteristics is referred to as:

Max was born with the standard anatomy of a male,but even as a small child,Max felt more like a girl than a boy,and he resents his male anatomy.Based on this information,Max probably has:

In which of the following areas do males,on average,perform better than women?

Compared to women in other societies,in societies where women can inherit property and hold political offices,they are more likely to be socialized to be:

Zygotes have ______ chromosomes.

Chad's mother has observed that her son is very sociable and kind like she is,but he is also anxious like his father.The most reasonable conclusion we can draw from this data is that:

The patterns of beliefs,values,and practices shared by a group of people is referred to as their:

Gender identity refers to all of the behaviors that are determined as masculine or feminine by one's culture.

Twin studies and adoption studies help examine the influence of ____________ on humans.

____________ is the subjective experience of being a male or female.

Lucy and Lois are identical twins.What percentage of their genes do they have in common?

Which of the following statements provides the clearest statement of ethnic identity?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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