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- Created by: Psych951
- Created on: 04-05-18 17:05
1. Certain problems can arise when the general public interpret theories of evolution. Which of the following problems describes circular reasoning?
- Thinking that all behaviours are caused by genes and so are unavoidable
- People think that because a trait is evident now that it was caused by evolution
- Thinking about survival of the strongest instead of survival of the fittest
- Attributing all characteristics to natural selection as if evolution is planned
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2. Which of these facts about the big five are false?
- Helped survival and reproduction
- Have equal importance
- Universal traits
- Important through evolution
3. Somebody needs some water but they are poorly, so their dad gets them some water. What evolutionary behaviour does this demonstrate?
- Kin Selection
- Evolutionary noise
- Reciprocal altruism
- Mutations
4. What is strategic pluralism?
- Complimentary behavioural strategies increase ability to adapt and so are preserved through evolution
- Different behavioural strategies may be adaptive in certain environments and so are preserved through evolution, even if contradictory.
- Multiple behavioural strategies are adaptive in the same environments and so are preserved through evolution
- Multiple behavioural strategies are needed for different environments and the ones that aid survival the most are the ones preserved through evolution
5. Which of these statements about mating preferences is true?
- Men and women agree on desirable traits in a partner
- Men and women agree on desire to settle with one partner
- Men and women's sexual desires match
- Men and women have opposite sexual desires
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