Question 1

Dr.Smith is interested in how the principles of natural selection impact humans' cognitions and behavior.Dr.Smith is most likely a(n)

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A)  anthropologist.
B)  evolutionary psychologist.
C)  sociologist.
D)  cultural psychologist.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The _______ perspective highlights the kinship that results from our shared human nature.

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A)  evolutionary
B)  cultural
C)  normative
D)  diversityE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Women are to men as _____ is to _____.

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A)  independence;connectedness
B)  competition;cooperation
C)  expressing emotions nonverbally;social dominance
D)  sexual;aggressiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

If we expect someone to be hostile,our actions toward that person may induce hostility.This is an example of how

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A)  social situation affects different people differently.
B)  people choose their social situations.
C)  people create their social situations.
D)  social situations have little effect.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Harris (1996)argued that if you left a group of children with their same schools,neighborhoods,and peers but switched parents,those children "would develop into the same sort of adults." What then is the role of parenting? How do parents influence the development of their children?

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Question 6

A relationship in which the effect of one factor (such as biology) depends on another factor (such as environment) is the definition of

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A)  competition.
B)  interaction.
C)  interpolation.
D)  reciprocation.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

In which of the following situations are women likely to be more aggressive than men?

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A)  slapping
B)  verbal attacks
C)  spreading of malicious gossip
D)  men are more likely than women to be aggressive in all of these situationsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Anthropologists argue that if we could trace our ancestors back 100,000 years or more,we would see that we are all

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A)  Asians.
B)  Americans.
C)  Europeans.
D)  Africans.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

According to Schmitt (2003) ,an international survey indicated that more _____ than _____ wanted more than one sexual partner in the next month.

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A)  women;men
B)  men;women
C)  lesbians;gay men
D)  older men;younger menE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Pratto and colleagues (1997) reported that _______ tend to gravitate toward jobs that enhance inequalities,such as a prosecuting attorney.

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A)  the young
B)  the elderly
C)  men
D)  womenE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

_____ implies that those genes that predispose traits that increase the odds of an individual surviving long enough to reproduce and nurture descendants will become more abundant in the population.

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A)  Natural selection
B)  Evolutionary psychology
C)  Culture
D)  EmpathyE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A very strong cultural norm dictates that males should be taller than their female mates.This height norm is cited in your text as evidence that

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A)  relationship behavior is influenced more by biology than culture.
B)  gender roles are essentially cultural and thus completely arbitrary.
C)  what is biologically "fit" may be culturally disastrous.
D)  biology and culture interact to develop gender-role norms.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

According to a 2003 Gallup poll,___ percent of American men and ___ percent of American women reported having cried as a result of the war in Iraq.

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A)  10;0
B)  0;10
C)  12;43
D)  43;12E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Both men and women desire _______ in their relationships.

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A)  youth
B)  beauty
C)  kindness and love
D)  resources and protectionE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following is the most accurate conclusion regarding the relationship between social control and personal control?

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A)   social situations influence individuals.
B)   Individuals influence social situations.
C)   Social situations and individuals interact.
D)   Social situations have no influence on individuals.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The vicarious experience of another's feelings or ability to put oneself in another's shoes is

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A)  norm.
B)  altruism.
C)  sympathy.
D)  empathy.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Differences in how people greet one another,select and eat their foods,pick out their clothing,and speak with one another reflects differences in

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A)  extraversion.
B)  genetics.
C)  evolution.
D)  culture.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

During a conversation,men are more likely than women to do all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  talk assertively.
B)  interrupt intrusively.
C)  stare more.
D)  smile more.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Peer influence best explains why

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A)  sisters Karen and Alisha are both introverted.
B)  Carol was only willing to try sushi after her best friend did.
C)  Sharon is a democrat.
D)  Alex is Catholic.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Compared with males,the average female

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A)  has fewer neural connections.
B)  is less vulnerable to depression.
C)  is more sensitive to smells and sounds.
D)  more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Genes,culture,and Gender

In which of the following situations are women likely to be more aggressive than men?

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Women are to men as _____ is to _____.

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Compared with males,the average female

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Peer influence best explains why

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A relationship in which the effect of one factor (such as biology) depends on another factor (such as environment) is the definition of

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Both men and women desire _______ in their relationships.

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The _______ perspective highlights the kinship that results from our shared human nature.

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Anthropologists argue that if we could trace our ancestors back 100,000 years or more,we would see that we are all

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If we expect someone to be hostile,our actions toward that person may induce hostility.This is an example of how

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_____ implies that those genes that predispose traits that increase the odds of an individual surviving long enough to reproduce and nurture descendants will become more abundant in the population.

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During a conversation,men are more likely than women to do all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is the most accurate conclusion regarding the relationship between social control and personal control?

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Harris (1996)argued that if you left a group of children with their same schools,neighborhoods,and peers but switched parents,those children "would develop into the same sort of adults." What then is the role of parenting? How do parents influence the development of their children?

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The vicarious experience of another's feelings or ability to put oneself in another's shoes is

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According to a 2003 Gallup poll,___ percent of American men and ___ percent of American women reported having cried as a result of the war in Iraq.

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Pratto and colleagues (1997) reported that _______ tend to gravitate toward jobs that enhance inequalities,such as a prosecuting attorney.

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Differences in how people greet one another,select and eat their foods,pick out their clothing,and speak with one another reflects differences in

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According to Schmitt (2003) ,an international survey indicated that more _____ than _____ wanted more than one sexual partner in the next month.

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A very strong cultural norm dictates that males should be taller than their female mates.This height norm is cited in your text as evidence that

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