#1
Which scientist proposed the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
Gregor Mendel
Alfred Russel Wallace
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
#2
What does the term 'adaptive behavior' refer to in evolutionary psychology?
Behaviors that help individuals survive and reproduce
Behaviors that are inherited from ancestors
Behaviors that are learned from the environment
Behaviors that are harmful to the individual
#3
Which concept suggests that individuals are more likely to help those who are genetically related to them?
Kin selection
Social learning theory
Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
#4
What is the primary focus of evolutionary psychology?
Studying cultural differences
Analyzing individual differences
Understanding human behavior in terms of its adaptive value
Exploring the effects of environmental factors on behavior
#5
Which of the following is a key assumption of evolutionary psychology?
Behavior is primarily influenced by conscious decision-making.
Human behavior is completely determined by genetics.
Psychological mechanisms are adaptations shaped by natural selection.
Individual behavior is solely a result of environmental factors.
#6
What is the term for the process by which humans and animals choose mates based on specific traits?
Natural selection
Sexual selection
Mutation
Gene flow
#7
According to evolutionary psychology, what is the purpose of emotions?
To confuse predators
To communicate information and coordinate behavior
To provide entertainment
To suppress rational thought
#8
Which of the following is an example of a proximate explanation for behavior?
Genetic mutations
Developmental processes
Natural selection
Fitness benefits
#9
According to evolutionary psychologists, why do humans exhibit jealousy?
Because it enhances social bonds
Because it increases genetic diversity
Because it prevents infidelity
Because it maximizes reproductive success
#10
Which term describes the process by which traits become more or less common in a population over time?
Genetic drift
Mutation
Gene flow
Natural selection
#11
What is the difference between ultimate and proximate explanations in evolutionary psychology?
Ultimate explanations focus on immediate causes, while proximate explanations focus on long-term causes.
Ultimate explanations focus on evolutionary history, while proximate explanations focus on the mechanisms underlying behavior.
Ultimate explanations focus on individual behaviors, while proximate explanations focus on population-level trends.
Ultimate explanations focus on genetics, while proximate explanations focus on environmental factors.
#12
Which of the following is an example of a psychological adaptation?
The human ability to learn language
The development of calluses on hands
The ability to regulate body temperature
The process of digestion
#13
What does the mismatch hypothesis propose?
That certain psychological mechanisms evolved in ancestral environments may not be well-suited to modern environments.
That there is a mismatch between genetic and environmental factors in the evolution of behavior.
That individuals prefer mates who are similar to themselves.
That behaviors are shaped by both genetics and environment.
#14
What is the primary criticism of evolutionary psychology?
It relies too heavily on empirical evidence.
It cannot explain individual differences in behavior.
It may oversimplify complex human behaviors.
It focuses too much on environmental influences.
#15
What is inclusive fitness?
An individual's own reproductive success
The reproductive success of relatives
The reproductive success of the entire population
The reproductive success of the species
#16
What does the 'environment of evolutionary adaptedness' (EEA) refer to?
The current environment in which a species resides
The environment in which an organism evolved over millions of years
The social environment within a species
The geographical distribution of a species
#17
Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals who share genes are more likely to help each other?
Reciprocal altruism
Inclusive fitness
Kin selection
Mate choice
#18
What is the term for the idea that certain behaviors evolved because they were adaptive in ancestral environments?
Adaptationist perspective
Evolutionary lag hypothesis
Mismatch hypothesis
Genetic drift
#19
What is the term for the theory that suggests humans have evolved to be attracted to partners with traits indicating fertility and reproductive potential?
Parental investment theory
Sexual selection theory
Mate choice theory
Inclusive fitness theory