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Identifying specific DNA sequences associated with the traits of anger and anxiety best illustrates a potential benefit of
molecular behavior genetics
Our adaptive flexibility in responding to different environments contributes to fitness, which refers to
our ability to survive and reproduce
During conversation between Lola, Martha and Gus, which is most likely to occur? Gus interrupts Lola
Behaviors expected of those who occupy a particular social position define a
role
Evolutionary psychologists would be most likely to predict that
children are more likely to be values by biological fathers than stepfathers
The home environment most clearly has a greater influence on children's _________ than on their _______
religious beliefs; personality traits
Prenatal testosterone secretions exert one of the earliest influences on
brain organization
Compared with identical twins, fraternal twins are _________ similar in neuroticism and ___________ similar in risk of divorcing
less; less
Cultural diversity best illustrates our
adaptive capacities
Men and women are most likely to differ in thei
aggressiveness
Professor Smith emphasizes that gender similarities and differences are products of a continuous interplay among genetically predisposed traits, culturally shaped roles, and personally constructed expectations and assumptions. The professor's emphasis best illustrates
a biopsychosocial approach
She insists on wearing feminine looking outfits because she wants to be treated like a woman. This illuestrates impact of
gender typing
Social learning theorists emphasize that
observation and imitation play a crucial role in the development of gender identity
The reproductive advantage enjoyed by organisms best suited to a particular environments is known as
natural selection
People are most likely to notice the impact of environmental influences on behavior when confronted by
cultural diversity
Environmental influences on personality traits are most clearly highlighted by comparing
identical twins raised together with identical raised apart
Compared with Asian and African parents, Westernized parents are more likely to teach kids the value of
personal independence
Selective attention is best ilustrated by
cocktail party effect
Kids raised in same family not necessarily have same personality. This implies that we should be cautious about attributing personality to
parental influence
Gender differences in verbal fluency are consistent with evidence that part of the
frontal lobe is thicker in women than men
IN everyday behavior, men are LESS likely than women to
smile at others
A segment of DNA capable of synthesizing a specific protein is called a
gene
An infant's temperament refers to its
emotional excitability
Pat is normally restless and fidgety, Shell is quiet and easygoing. They differ in
temperament
Aggression is defines as
physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone
Sex reassignment surgery today would most likely be recommended for individuals who are
transgender
People living in a culture that promotes collectivisim are most likely than thos individualist to report experiencing
family loyalty
Those who defend evolutionary psychology against criticism are most likely to suggest that evolutionary principles
generate testable predictions
Women are more likely than men to
tend and befriend
Compared with men women are ______ likely to desire more frequent sex and _______ likely to perceive simple friendliness as sexual come on
less;