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Chapter 02 - Biological Beginnings



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Chapter 02

Biological Beginnings




Multiple Choice Questions


1. (p. 49) As the environment changes, some species adapt in a way that helps
them survive and
reproduce, while other species do not adapt well and die. This process is called
A. canalization.
B. sociobiology.
C. natural selection.
D. genetic inheritance.


APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span
development.
Topic: Natural Selection




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2. (p. 49) Natural selection favors individuals of a species that are best able
to _____ and
_____.
A. survive; reproduce
B. find food; hide
C. survive change; adapt
D. change; adapt


APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span
development.
Topic: Natural Selection




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3. (p. 49) Evolutionary psychology holds that
A. natural selection does not ring true for personality characteristics.
B. natural selection favors certain behaviors as well as physical
characteristics.
C. biological evolution explains why humans live well beyond child-bearing
years.
D. only physical development is stage-like in process.


APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span
development.
Topic: Evolutionary Psychology



4. (p. 49) Natural selection operates primarily on characteristics that are tied
to
A. group social interaction.
B. psychological wellness.
C. reproductive fitness.
D. developmental plasticity.


APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span
development.
Topic: Natural Selection



5. (p. 49-50) Which of the following statements describes the main idea of David
Buss' theory?
A. It is not useful to compare human social behavior with social behavior in
other species.
B. Evolutionary processes can influence behavior as well as physical features.
C. Behavior is determined by the environmental consequences it brings about.
D. Development proceeds in a series of stages.


APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span
development.
Topic: Evolutionary Psychology




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6. (p. 50) Which of the following is the BEST explanation for an extended
childhood period in
human development?
A. During this time, a human's immune system reaches its full potential.
B. A long childhood period is a "left over" adaptation from the time when the
human life
span was considerably shorter than it is today.
C. Rebellion against authority is a necessary step in the evolutionary
development of
independent behavior.
D. During this time, humans develop a large brain and gain experience required
to master the
complexities of human society.


APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span
development.
Topic: Evolutionary Psychology



7. (p. 50) Which of the following statements is NOT an idea held by evolutionary
developmental psychologists?
A. Evolved characteristics are not always adaptive in contemporary society.
B. Some evolved characteristics could be the cause of problems in contemporary
society.
C. All evolved mechanisms are adaptive in contemporary society.
D. An extended childhood period may be the result of evolution.


APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span
development.
Topic: Evolutionary Developmental Psychology




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