Chapter 2 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

The concept of human nature emphasises

the commonality in motivation among humans as a result of evolution.

the commonality in motivation among humans as a result of experience.

the commonality in motivation as a result of different values.

how different experiences produce different motives.

Question 2

The term of universals refers to

how emotions are expressed differently in various cultures.

the commonality of needs, emotions, and values in all cultures.

the commonality of motives that resulted from identical personal histories.

behaviours that serve as exceptions to general laws of motivation.

Question 3

Not every individual abandons their partner when they are sick or looks outside their relationship. An environmental psychologist would suggest this is because of

evolutionary mismatch.

universals.

romantic love.

sexual desire.

Question 4

According to research in evolutionary psychology, in seeking a spouse or long-term mate, most cis-men prefer their potential mates to have _________ more than cis-women.

niceness

good financial prospect and ambition & industriousness

good looks

good sense of rhythm

Question 5

What does a sense of humour indicate or imply in sexual selection?

Sense of humour signals that a person is genetically fit and intelligent.

Sense of humour has no function.

Sense of humour makes a person stand out and be noticeable in a crowd.

Sense of humour signals that the person has low mate value.

Question 6

If you are guilty of poaching, then what have you done?

You went hunting or fishing on private land.

You did something without permission, e.g., consumed alcohol while under 21.

You did something thoughtless, e.g., told a person how bad their new hairstyle appeared.

You obtained the number of a friend’s partner so that you could message them and ask them out.

Question 7

Which researcher first discussed the phenomenon of infants possessing qualities that attract attention and convey helplessness?

Sigmund Freud

Charles Darwin

John Bowlby

B.F. Skinner

Question 8

According to Trivers (1972), what is parental investment?

Financial savings for a child’s future

Any investment by the parent that increases the offspring’s survival chances

Time spent teaching offspring valuable skills

Emotional attachment between parent and child

Question 9

What Japanese term is used to denote anything charming, adorable, childish, and lovable?

Hamud

Konnichiwa

Kindchenschema

Kawaii

Question 10

According to a recent survey, which of the following are some of American’s biggest fears?

Clowns, stairs, and injections

Illness, flying, and crocodiles

Political unrest and trains

War, sharks, and spiders