life span and development psychology

As the environment changes, some species adapt in a way that helps them survive and reproduce, while otgher species do not adapt well and die. This process is called:.
A. canalization.
B. Sociobiology.
C. Natural selection.
D. Genetic inheritance.

C. natural selection

Natural selection favors individuals of species that are best able to ______ and _______.
A. survive; reproduce
B. find food ; hide
C. survive change; adapt
D. change; adapt

A. survive; reproduce

Many species of fish produce very large numbers of offsprings; yet size of the overall population remains fairly constant. This is an example of:
A. progressive behavior
B. natural selection
C. canalized population traits.
D. assimilative behavior.

B. natural selection

The type of behavior that promotes an organism's survival in its natural habitat is called _____behavior.
A. receptive
B. adaptive
C. progressive
D. recessive

B. adaptive

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 chi

B. natural selection favors certain behaviors as well as physical characteristics.

Natural selection operates primarily on characteristics that are tied to:
A. group social interaction
B. psychological wellness
C. reproductive fitness.

C. reproductive fitness

The apgar scale score of 3 signals a newborn's condition is:
A. excellent.
B. good.
C average
D. high risk

D. high risk.

When does the zygote implant in the lining of the mother's uterus?
A. Immediately after conception
B. within 2 days after conception
C. about 10 to 14 days after conception
D. at the end of the embryonic period

C. about 10 to 14 days after conception

During wich prenatal developmental period do the following changes take place? Eyes appear, four chambers of hte heart take shape, spinal cord begins to form, and the intestinal tract develops
A. germinal
B. embryonic
C. fetal
D. zygotic

B. embryonic

During which prenatal development period do hte following changes take place? rapid weight gain, active movement of arms and legs, face, forehead, eyelids, nose, and chin become distinguishable.
A. germinal
B. embryonic
C. fetal
D. zygotic

C. fetal

During which prenatal developmental period is the probability of a structural defect the greatest?
A. implantation
B. fetal
C. embryonic
D. germinal

C. embryonic

Gina is pregnant is is a heavy smoker. Compared to the baby of a nonsmoker, her baby is MORE likely to suffer from which of the following?
A. facial and limb deformities
B.sudden infant death syndrome
C. cleft palate
D. tremors and increased general irrit

B. sudden infant death syndrome

The BEST way to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is to:
A. drink only beer during pregnancy.
B. maintain good nutrition during pregnancy.
C. completely abstain from drinking during the entire pregnancy
D. drink only wine during pregnancy

C. completely abstain from drinking during the entire pregnancy.

Renee's baby was born just minutes ago, and the doctor is checking the baby's heart rate, respiratory effort, and muscle tone. Renee's baby is being given a(n):
A. Apgar Scale test.
B. Preterm Outcome test.
C. Rogers-Randall Assessment.
D. Brazelton Neona

A. Apgar Scale Test.

Which of the following is a double-helix-shaped molecule that contains genetic information?
A. genome
B. genotype
C. DNA
D. phenotype

C. DNA

Approximately how many genes does a typical human have?
A. more than 100,000
B. 50,000-75,000
C. 35,000-40,000
D. 20,000-30,000

D. 20,000-30,000

Fertilization results in the formation of a(n):
A. ovum
B. zygote
C. gamete
D. DNA helix

B. zygote

You notice that Lou's eyes are a unique shade of green. You have observed his:
A. genotype
B phenotype
C. dominant genetic trait
D. gamete type

B. phenotype

All of a person's genetic material makes up the ____, whereas the _____ consists of only observable characteristics.
A. phenotype; genotype
B. genotype; phenotype
C.dominant phenotype; recessive phenotype
D. dominant genotype; recessive genotype

B. genotype; phenotype

Most people who have hemophilia or fragile-X syndrome are :
A. children
B. females
C. males
D. adults

C. Males

Behavior genetics is the field of study that seeks to discover how individual differences in human traits and development are influenced by:
A. environment
B. heredity
C. heredity and environment
D. disease

C. heredity and environment

Researchers are comparing identical twins Carrie and Devon, who were reared apart. They are MOST likely studying the effect of :
A. cohort effects on personality
B. heredity on development
C. adoption on parenting styles
D. environment on aptitude

B. heredity on development

An individual's genes may influence the type of environment he/she is exposed to. This is called a(n).

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