When He Is Teaching a Class on "Our Human Heritage

question 125

Multiple Choice

When he is teaching a class on "Our Human Heritage," Professor Frohardt, a sociobiologist, is likely to contend that:

• A) evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes.
• B) evolution can explain simple behaviors, such as smiling or recognizing emotions, but it cannot account for complex social customs, such as taboos against female adultery.
• C) males and females of a species are affected by the same evolutionary pressures.
• D) the differences between the mating behaviors of men and women are largely cultural.

Familiarize with the criteria for a good theory and the role of theories in research.

Understand the concept of statistical significance and its implications in research findings.

Identify variables as subject characteristics in research contexts.

Comprehend the importance and challenges of conducting and replicating psychological research properly.

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