Question 1

The Human Genome Project is a coordinated effort to:

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A)   alter gene combinations that underlie physical attributes.
B)   alter gene combinations that underlie behaviour.
C)   map the DNA of the human organism.
D)   map the DNA of endangered species.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Your text argues that one fallacy to avoid is the one which regards that genes have invariant and unavoidable effects that cannot be altered.To which concept does this refer?

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A)   positive eugenics
B)   negative eugenics
C)   genetic determinism
D)   survival of the fittestE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What process occurs when genetically based characteristics that enhance a species' ability to adapt to the environment,and thus survive and reproduce,are passed on to future generations?

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A)   learning
B)   species adaptation
C)   personal adaptation
D)   natural selectionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Knowing the level of genetic similarity in family members is important to the study of behavioural genetics because it provides a(n) :

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A)   estimate for the relative contribution of environment to physical and psychological characteristics.
B)   estimate for the relative contribution of genes to physical and psychological characteristics.
C)   estimate for the relative contributions of environment and genes to physical and psychological characteristics.
D)   prediction regarding need for additional learning assistance in children.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Linda believes that males' greater tendency to be violent is controlled by genes and is unavoidable and natural.This is an example of:

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A)   survival of the fittest.
B)   mutation.
C)   genetic determinism.
D)   ancestral behaviour adaptations.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Jim's subjective experience of talking to his mother differs from his younger brother Bill's experience.What type of environment is present in this context?

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A)   shared environment
B)   unshared environment
C)   social environment
D)   family environmentE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The idea that genes have invariant and unavoidable effects that can't be altered is called __________.

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A)   natural selection
B)   genetic determinism
C)   strategic pluralism
D)   evolutionary personality theoryE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In polygynandry,all members of the group may mate with all other members of the group.Polygynandry is especially clear among bonobo chimps.The advantage of this mating system is to reduce competition for _______________,which may help bonobos be the most peaceful of all primates.

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A)   food
B)   territory
C)   offspring
D)   matesE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Random events and accidents,known as ____________,occur in gene reproduction during the division of cells.

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The answer of Random events and accidents,known as ____________,occur in...

Question 10

Which of the following has a heritability level of.40-.50?

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A)   Intelligence
B)   Socioeconomic status
C)   Personality
D)   AgreeablenessE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Greater value on the physical attractiveness of potential mates is placed by _________.

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The answer of Greater value on the physical attractiveness of...

Question 12

Twin studies often allow researchers to compare _____________,or behavioural similarity,in samples of identical and fraternal twins.

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A)   heritability coefficients
B)   correlation coefficients
C)   genetic similarities
D)   concordance ratesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Jang et al.at the University of British Columbia showed that attitudes have an inherited component.Which of the following attitudes did NOT have a high heritability coefficient? Attitudes toward:

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A)   preservation of life
B)   equality
C)   athleticism
D)   educationE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Tool use,bipedal locomotion,and social organization placed the strongest natural selection pressures on which of the following? The:

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A)   teeth
B)   hands
C)   pelvis
D)   brainE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Research investigating recombinant DNA procedures involves transplanting DNA from one species into another.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How did Buss (1989) evaluate his hypotheses about sex difference in the ideal mate?

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A)   laboratory experiment
B)   cross-cultural survey
C)   naturalistic observation
D)   autobiographyE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following specifically refers to a change over time in the frequency with which particular genes occur in an interbreeding population?

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A)   Evolution
B)   Neural plasticity
C)   Natural selection
D)   AdaptationE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The brain,specifically structures within the brain,changed dramatically over the course of human evolution allowing for the development of important mental capabilities.Which of the following was not one of the abilities cited in the text?

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A)   attention
B)   language
C)   dreaming
D)   memoryE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

What advanced technological procedure detects a variety of diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   embryogenesis
B)   knock-in procedure
C)   genetic counselling
D)   knockout procedureE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The particular characteristic that a gene controls will be displayed if a gene is _______________.

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A)   dominant
B)   recessive
C)   phenotypic
D)   polygenicE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 4: Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Which of the following has a heritability level of.40-.50?

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Jang et al.at the University of British Columbia showed that attitudes have an inherited component.Which of the following attitudes did NOT have a high heritability coefficient? Attitudes toward:

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Random events and accidents,known as ____________,occur in gene reproduction during the division of cells.

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In polygynandry,all members of the group may mate with all other members of the group.Polygynandry is especially clear among bonobo chimps.The advantage of this mating system is to reduce competition for _______________,which may help bonobos be the most peaceful of all primates.

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How did Buss (1989) evaluate his hypotheses about sex difference in the ideal mate?

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Greater value on the physical attractiveness of potential mates is placed by _________.

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Which of the following specifically refers to a change over time in the frequency with which particular genes occur in an interbreeding population?

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The brain,specifically structures within the brain,changed dramatically over the course of human evolution allowing for the development of important mental capabilities.Which of the following was not one of the abilities cited in the text?

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The idea that genes have invariant and unavoidable effects that can't be altered is called __________.

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Knowing the level of genetic similarity in family members is important to the study of behavioural genetics because it provides a(n) :

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Your text argues that one fallacy to avoid is the one which regards that genes have invariant and unavoidable effects that cannot be altered.To which concept does this refer?

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Jim's subjective experience of talking to his mother differs from his younger brother Bill's experience.What type of environment is present in this context?

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Linda believes that males' greater tendency to be violent is controlled by genes and is unavoidable and natural.This is an example of:

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What process occurs when genetically based characteristics that enhance a species' ability to adapt to the environment,and thus survive and reproduce,are passed on to future generations?

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The particular characteristic that a gene controls will be displayed if a gene is _______________.

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Twin studies often allow researchers to compare _____________,or behavioural similarity,in samples of identical and fraternal twins.

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Research investigating recombinant DNA procedures involves transplanting DNA from one species into another.

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Tool use,bipedal locomotion,and social organization placed the strongest natural selection pressures on which of the following? The:

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What advanced technological procedure detects a variety of diseases?

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The Human Genome Project is a coordinated effort to:

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