Question 1

In the context of evolutionary psychology,which of the following statements is true of gender and mating preferences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women have stronger sex drives because sex is a cheap investment for women.
B)  Both men and women have an inclination toward dominance.
C)  Men and women face different adaptive challenges when it comes to sex and reproduction.
D)  Males invest their reproductive opportunities carefully.

Question 2

Santiago is a graduate student from Mexico.He experiences a culture shock during his stay in the United States.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about Santiago's observations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  He finds that people are inefficient and time-wasting.
B)  He finds that people seek more personal space than him.
C)  He finds that vegetarian people stand out from a group and are thus undesirable.
D)  He finds that people are more likely to stigmatize people seen as different than in his country.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the young
B)  the elderly
C)  men
D)  women

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  50
C)  82
D)  95

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hunting
B)  warring
C)  spreading of malicious gossip
D)  men are more likely than women to be aggressive in all of these situations

Question 7

Noah,a 35-year-old man,frequently gets angry.He becomes physically abusive and hurts his wife and children.His wife pleads with him to visit a counselor,but he is adamant and always refuses.In the context of social dominance,Noah exhibits traits referred to as _____ in the scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy
B)  aggression
C)  connectedness
D)  sexuality

Question 8

According to anthropologists,which of the following is true of human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans are more alike than they are different.
B)  Humans prefer living alone to living with others.
C)  Humans have different behavioral tendencies.
D)  Humans develop language through different mechanisms.

Question 9

According to Baumeister,which of the following is true about the role of culture in human life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture enables humans to communicate through language and evolve.
B)  The diversity of expressive behaviors shows that human behaviors are hardwired,not socially programmed.
C)  Culture and biology are two completely separate influences on behavior formation in humans.
D)  Culture explains why Africans have darker skin than Scandinavians.

Question 10

In the context of a study by Putnam (2000) on family relations,identify a true statement about the behaviors of men and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compared with women,men buy more greeting cards and gifts.
B)  Compared with women,men write two to four times as many personal letters.
C)  Compared with women,men make fewer long-distance calls to their loved ones.
D)  Compared with women,men become more traditional in their gender-related attitudes following their child's birth.

Question 11

Although there are many unoccupied tables in the restaurant,Rudolph decides to sit at the same table in the chair right next to James.James feels uncomfortable because Rudolph has violated:

Accepted Answer

A)  his social role.
B)  his personal space.
C)  Brown's universal norm.
D)  the personal rights taboo.

Question 12

_____ are more likely to favor conservative political candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)  The young
B)  The elderly
C)  Men
D)  Women

Question 13

Given the logic of evolutionary psychology,we can assume our distant ancestors preferred _____ foods.

Accepted Answer

A)  sweet and salty
B)  bitter and sour
C)  nutritious and energy-providing
D)  vegetarian

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  youth
B)  beauty
C)  kindness and love
D)  resources and protection

Question 15

Much of the conversational style we attribute to men is:

Accepted Answer

A)  based on genetics.
B)  viewed as submissive in nature.
C)  typical of people of both sexes of higher status and power.
D)  typical of people with lower status and power.

Question 16

Research on possible hormonal influences on aggression has indicated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone levels influence animal aggression but not human aggression.
B)  the 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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion.
B)  genetics.
C)  evolution.
D)  culture.

Question 18

One of the most important similarities in humans is our capacity:

Accepted Answer

A)  for self-destruction.
B)  for altruism.
C)  to dominate other species.
D)  to learn and adapt.

Question 19

A set of behavior expectations for males and females defines a gender:

Accepted Answer

A)  type.
B)  role.
C)  identity.
D)  position.

Question 20

In the context of friendship and peer relationships,which of the following statements is true of the gender styles in conversation and writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women tend to be more qualified and hedged than men.
B)  Men tend to be more polite and more sensitive than women.
C)  Women tend to be more direct and interrupt frequently than men.
D)  Men tend to smile more than women.

Exam 5: Genes, Culture, and Gender

In the context of a study by Putnam (2000) on family relations,identify a true statement about the behaviors of men and women.

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In the context of evolutionary psychology,which of the following statements is true of gender and mating preferences?

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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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Research on possible hormonal influences on aggression has indicated that:

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_____ are more likely to favor conservative political candidates.

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Much of the conversational style we attribute to men is:

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Santiago is a graduate student from Mexico.He experiences a culture shock during his stay in the United States.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about Santiago's observations in the United States?

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Noah,a 35-year-old man,frequently gets angry.He becomes physically abusive and hurts his wife and children.His wife pleads with him to visit a counselor,but he is adamant and always refuses.In the context of social dominance,Noah exhibits traits referred to as _____ in the scenario.

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A set of behavior expectations for males and females defines a gender:

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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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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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One of the most important similarities in humans is our capacity:

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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 reflect differences in:

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In the context of friendship and peer relationships,which of the following statements is true of the gender styles in conversation and writing?

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Although there are many unoccupied tables in the restaurant,Rudolph decides to sit at the same table in the chair right next to James.James feels uncomfortable because Rudolph has violated:

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According to anthropologists,which of the following is true of human behavior?

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Given the logic of evolutionary psychology,we can assume our distant ancestors preferred _____ foods.

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According to Baumeister,which of the following is true about the role of culture in human life?

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

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

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