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Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 48 minutes 30 out of 30 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this attempt: 30 out of 30 Submitted Feb 18 at 9:42am This attempt took 48 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts Paul Baltes believed the benefits of evolutionary psychology decreased with age. Why? Childhood is the most important developmental period. Older adults do not receive any benefit from natural selection. Natural selection is related to reproductive fitness. Many older adults do not understand the benefits of natural selection. Question 2 1 / 1 pts Calvin’s dad played soccer in college and began showing him soccer skills as soon as he could walk. This is an example of a ____ genotype → environment effect. passive evocative active

retroactive Question 3 1 / 1 pts The field of evolutionary psychology focuses on how the ability to adapt and ____ influences behavior. reproduce think grow strategize Question 4 1 / 1 pts Dr. Jones studies how sex cells duplicate. This process is called meiosis. mitosis. replication. reproduction. Question 5

1 / 1 pts One of the strongest criticisms of evolutionary psychology is the field is too young. it can’t be scientifically tested. the field is too biased. it doesn’t take into account developmental psychology. Question 6 1 / 1 pts Dr. Singg is a breast cancer researcher who examines mutations on genes and their influence on the development of breast cancer. Dr. Singg studies ____ genes. longevity susceptibility harmful high-risk Question 7 1 / 1 pts Karen has an extra copy of her 21st chromosome. Karen has ____ syndrome. Klinefelter

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Fragile X Turner Down Question 8 1 / 1 pts When a series of genes is responsible for abnormalities, it is called polygenic inheritance. sex-linked inheritance. chromosomal abnormalities. gene abnormalities. Question 9 1 / 1 pts What is formed within 36 hours of the sperm and ovum uniting? chromosome gene zygote

fetus Question 10 1 / 1 pts Tesia just gave birth to twins and her doctor told her, “Congratulations, you have fraternal twins.” How could the doctor know this right at birth? The twins were the same gender. The twins were opposite genders. Fraternal twins are always smaller than identical twins. Fraternal twins are always larger than identical twins. Question 11 1 / 1 pts ____ syndrome is the most common type of sex-linked chromosomal abnormality in males and causes low testosterone production. Klinefelter Fragile X Turner Down Question 12 1 / 1 pts

Human beings have ____ chromosomes. 23 26 43 46 Question 13 1 / 1 pts A person’s specific eye and hair color is an example of their genes. chromosomes. genotype. phenotype. Question 14 1 / 1 pts Why are males more likely to be affected by mutated recessive genes on the X chromosome? They have no X chromosomes. two X chromosomes.

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two Y chromosomes. one X chromosome. Question 15 1 / 1 pts To study behavioral genetics, researchers often use infants. adolescents. cousins. twins. Question 16 1 / 1 pts Brown hair is dominant and red hair is recessive. A child with red hair is born to parents who have brown hair. For this to occur, who would have passed on a recessive red-hair gene? only the mother only the father both parents

neither parent Question 17 1 / 1 pts Sabrina really enjoys writing, so she makes sure to take as many literature and creative writing courses as she can in high school. This is an example of a ____ genotype → environment effect. passive evocative active retroactive Question 18 1 / 1 pts Marcus and Matthew are identical twins, but they are in different classes at school. This is an example of a(n) ____ environment. shared non-shared passive active Question 19 1 / 1 pts

According to Scarr and McCartney’s theory, our ____ influence how we experience our environment. experiences relationships siblings genes Question 20 1 / 1 pts A new predator is hunting the local population of birds. Some of this species of bird have lighter-colored feathers, which make it harder for the new predator to spot them. According to natural selection, what is likely to occur in the next few years? The predator will stop hunting this species of bird. The predator will hunt more of this species of bird. More birds with dark feathers will be born. More birds with light feathers will be born. Question 21 1 / 1 pts Besides helping with pain management, epidural analgesia also increases the risk of preterm birth.

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decreases the risk of preterm birth. increases the risk of a cesarean section. decreases the risk of a cesarean section. Question 22 1 / 1 pts The ____ layer of cells in the embryonic disk will become the nervous system and skin. ectoderm mesoderm endoderm mecoderm Question 23 1 / 1 pts Babies born to mothers over age 35 have a greater risk of being low birth weight. having breathing difficulties. having Down syndrome.

being born preterm. Question 24 1 / 1 pts The last stage of birth is the delivery of the baby. amniotic fluid. vernix. placenta. Question 25 1 / 1 pts Between 22 and 26 weeks the fetus reaches the age of ____, which means it can survive outside the womb. survival viability development capability Question 26 1 / 1 pts

The first stage of prenatal development lasts about two weeks and is called the ____ stage. blastocyst zygote embryonic fetus Question 27 1 / 1 pts Environmental agents that can impact fetal development are called ____. teratogens harm agents illegal substances thalidomide Question 28 1 / 1 pts The organism is increasing rapidly in size during this stage of prenatal development. blastocystic period

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period of the zygote embryonic fetal Question 29 1 / 1 pts Tia has been in labor for six hours and her cervix is dilated eight centimeters. She is in stage one. two. three. four. Question 30 1 / 1 pts When Al is trying to get his one-month-old to sleep, he accidentally bumps her crib and she arches her back and flings out her arms and legs. This is an example of the Babinski reflex. Moro reflex. stepping reflex.

rooting reflex. Question 31 0 / 0 pts In your substantive essay, • Describe one of your abilities (in areas such as art, music, athleticism, intelligence, time management etc.). • Explain the genotype and environment effects that may have supported this ability development. I acknowledge that I have received my essay question, written down (or copy and pasted) this prompt onto a Word document, and that I understand that this is to be completed and submitted in the Waypoint system through the Week 1 Review Part 2: Essay Question activity. I acknowledge that I have until 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 (Monday) to complete Part 2 of the Weekly Review. In addition, I understand Part 2 Essay Question portion of the Weekly Review will not be available to retake, unless requested by my instructor. See additional essay requirements in the Week 1 Review Part 2: Essay Question activity. Quiz Score: 30 out of 30

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