Which of the following is true regarding Darwin's theory of evolution?
A) it applies to physical characteristics, but not behavior
B) it applies to behavior, but not physical characteristics
C) it applies to physical characteristics as well as behaviors
D) it was discredited along with Francis Galton's concept of eugenics
Answer: C
Rationale: Charles Darwin recognized that natural selection could shape behavior, as well as physical characteristics.
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Which of the following is considered a feature of complex skilled behavior?
a. Complex skilled behavior relies primarily on sensory/perceptual capacities. b. Skilled behaviors are acquired in a strict order from simple to more complex. c. Skilled behaviors rely on memorization rather than adaptive strategies. d. The limits of the human system place constraints on a child's ability to perform skilled behaviors.
Which of the following statements about oral sex is TRUE?
A) White teens are more likely than non-White teens to engage in oral sex. B) Teens from lower SES backgrounds are more likely than those from higher SES backgrounds to engage in oral sex. C) Boys and girls are equally likely to have given oral sex. D) Virgins are more likely than nonvirgins to engage in oral sex.
Compared to classical conditioning, operant conditioning involves
A. voluntary behaviors. B. involuntary behaviors. C. reflexes. D. fixed action patterns.
When interpreting behaviour, if a social psychologist takes both conscious and unconscious processes into account, they are said to be using a(n)
a. dual-process model. b. whole-person approach. c. person-centred approach. d. humanistic approach.