Question 1

Evolutionary psychology has been criticized for

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A)   hindsight biases.
B)   unethical treatment of human participants.
C)   the use of unrepresentative samples.
D)   functional fixedness.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The buffer zone we like to maintain around our bodies is called our

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A)   self-zone.
B)   personal space.
C)   private zone.
D)   own distance.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Being a student of social psychology, you can predict with reasonable accuracy that _____ are more likely to contribute to charitable organizations.

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A)   the young
B)   the elderly
C)   men
D)   womenE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which is NOT a worldwide gender difference found by research?

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A)   aggressiveness
B)   dominance
C)   sexuality
D)   ageismE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Research on possible hormonal influences on aggression has indicated that

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A)   testosterone levels influence animal aggression but not human aggression.
B)   gender difference in aggression appears early in life and wanes as testosterone levels decline during adulthood.
C)   gender differences in aggression are clearly unrelated to hormonal differences.
D)   administering testosterone reduces aggression in most animals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

What cultural differences or similarities were found in the research on pedestrian interaction in the U.S. and Japan?

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A)   Americans were more likely to look at someone who looked at them.
B)   Japanese were more likely to greet the research confederate who greeted them.
C)   Both Japanese and Americans did not smile back when the confederates smiled at them.
D)   Both Japanese and Americans failed to respond to the confederates.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Evolutionary explanations of gender differences have been criticized because they

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A)   underestimate the role of genetic factors.
B)   fail to account for the reality of cultural diversity.
C)   deny the role of hormonal factors.
D)   rely too heavily on the experimental method in testing hypotheses.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

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

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A)   evolutionary
B)   cultural
C)   normative
D)   diversityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Research has found that _____ are generally superior at decoding others' emotional messages.

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A)   the young
B)   the elderly
C)   men
D)   womenE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

According to Baumeister, a "huge and powerful advantage of culture" is

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A)   genetic diversity.
B)   the division of labor.
C)   evolution.
D)   genetic similarity.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A Gallup survey reports that only _____ percent of adults believe that evolution accounts for "how human beings came to exist on Earth."

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A)   10
B)   50
C)   82
D)   95E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a criticism against evolutionary psychology?

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A)   It is based on hindsight.
B)   There is not enough empirical evidence to support its claims.
C)   It goes against biological research.
D)   The theories reinforce male-female stereotypes.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Evolutionary psychology would explain the male tendency to be attracted to woman's physical features of youth and health because of

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A)   norms.
B)   roles.
C)   cultural support.
D)   reproductive fitness.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

According to Schmitt (2005) , an international survey indicated that more _____ than _____ desire unrestricted sex.

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A)   women; men
B)   men; women
C)   lesbian women; gay men
D)   older men; younger menE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

What cultural differences or similarities were found in the research on pedestrian interaction in the U.S. and Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Americans were more likely to greet the research confederate who greeted them.
B)   Japanese were more likely to greet the research confederate who greeted them.
C)   Both Japanese and Americans did not smile back when the confederates smiled at them.
D)   Both Japanese and Americans failed to respond to the confederates.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

_____ 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)   The social role theory
C)   Social facilitation
D)   The Nurture AssumptionE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

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

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A)   Social and personal explanations are both invalid.
B)   Power resides in persons, not in situations.
C)   Social situations and individuals interact.
D)   Individuals have no influence on social situations.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

In the context of aggression, identify a true statement.

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A)   Women are slightly more likely to commit indirect aggressive acts.
B)   In surveys, women admit to more aggression than do men.
C)   In laboratory experiments, women exhibit more physical aggression.
D)   Within less assaultive forms of aggression, women are less aggressive than men.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

In the context of gender and mating preferences, which of the following is desired by both men and women in their relationships?

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A)   youth
B)   beauty
C)   kindness and love
D)   resources and protectionE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Higher than normal levels of testosterone have been found in

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A)   violent male criminals.
B)   male lawyers.
C)   gay men.
D)   married men.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: Developing Through the Life Span

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Research on possible hormonal influences on aggression has indicated that

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In the context of aggression, identify a true statement.

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Evolutionary explanations of gender differences have been criticized because they

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A Gallup survey reports that only _____ percent of adults believe that evolution accounts for "how human beings came to exist on Earth."

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In the context of gender and mating preferences, which of the following is desired by both men and women in their relationships?

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Which of the following is NOT a criticism against evolutionary psychology?

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

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Being a student of social psychology, you can predict with reasonable accuracy that _____ are more likely to contribute to charitable organizations.

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The buffer zone we like to maintain around our bodies is called our

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According to Schmitt (2005) , an international survey indicated that more _____ than _____ desire unrestricted sex.

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According to Baumeister, a "huge and powerful advantage of culture" is

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What cultural differences or similarities were found in the research on pedestrian interaction in the U.S. and Japan?

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Which is NOT a worldwide gender difference found by research?

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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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