Biological Psychology 11th Edition by James W. Kalat
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by 9. If both parents are heterozygous, then all of their children should be homozygous.
James W. Kalat
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
Chapter 1: The Major Issues
10. The sex chromosomes X and Y are known as autosomal genes.
TRUE/FALSE ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
1. Neuroscientists are more interested in studying behavior than biological psychologists.
11. Sex-linked genes are usually found on the Y chromosome.
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
2. According to Tinbergen, a physiological explanation describes why a structure or behavior
evolved as it did. 12. When chromosomes cross over, it is more likely to affect genes that are on separate chromosomes
than genes that are on the same chromosome.
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
3. An evolutionary explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved.
13. The genetic sex of an offspring is determined primarily by the sex chromosome contributed by the
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations mother.
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
MSC: www ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
4. An ontogenetic explanation is one that describes the development of a structure or behavior.
14. Sex-limited genes are found only on the X and Y chromosome.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
MSC: www OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
5. A functional explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did.
15. To determine the contributions of heredity and environment, researchers rely mainly on studies of
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations monozygotic and dizygotic twins.
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and
6. Genes are the units of heredity. Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics 16. Researchers have found specific genes linked to certain specific behaviors.
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and
7. A strand of DNA serves as a template (model) for the synthesis of RNA molecules. Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
KEY: NEW
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 17. The damaging effects of phenylalanine in children with PKU are unavoidable.
8. It is possible for two heterozygous brown-eyed parents to have blue-eyed children. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and
Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
1 The Major Issues 2 Chapter 1
, Biological Psychology 11th Edition by James W. Kalat
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by
James W. Kalat
27. The dispute between abolitionists and animal researchers is a dispute between two ethical
18. Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success.
positions.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of
Behavior OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal
Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
19. Humans have stopped evolving. KEY: NEW
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Evolution of 28. The ethical debate between animal researchers and abolitionists has always proceeded in an
Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior intelligent and mutually respectful way.
20. Evolutionary psychology deals with how behaviors have evolved, especially social behaviors. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal
Research OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of
Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
MULTIPLE CHOICE
21. Research scientists are free to do as they wish when conducting research with animals.
1. Biological psychologists are primarily interested in the study of the physiological, evolutionary,
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal and .
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research a. social influence on attitudes
b. developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience
22. The underlying mechanisms of behavior are similar across species. c. use of reinforcement to change behavior
d. mental well-being of plants
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW KEY: NEW
23. Invertebrate nerves follow the same basic principles as human nerves. 2. At the microscopic level, we find two kinds of cells: .
a. molecules and mitochondria
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal b. mitochondria and glia
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research c. neurons and glia
KEY: NEW d. neurons and molecules
24. Minimalists do not tolerate any kind of animal research. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal KEY: NEW
Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW 3. The primary difference between biological psychologists and neuroscientists is that neuroscientists
place greater emphasis on studying:
25. Professional organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience publish guidelines for the use of a. chemistry.
animals in research. b. psychology.
c. biology.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal d. behavior.
Research OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
26. Abolitionists maintain that no animals have the same rights as humans. KEY: NEW
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Reasons for Animal
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW
3 The Major Issues 4 Chapter 1
, Biological Psychology 11th Edition by James W. Kalat
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by
James W. Kalat
9. A(n) explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did.
4. Much of biological psychology concerns: a. functional
a. chemistry. b. ontogenetic
b. brain functioning. c. physiological
c. neurology. d. evolutionary
d. anatomy.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW
KEY: NEW
10. A(n) describes how a structure or behavior develops, including the influences of genes,
5. Jill is interested in studying how hormones influence sexual behavior of rats. She is most likely a:
a. biological psychologist. nutrition, experiences, and their interactions.
b. neuroscientist. a. functional
c. clinical psychologist. b. ontogenetic
d. psychiatrist. c. physiological
d. evolutionary
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
KEY: NEW of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW
6. The question “Given this universe composed of matter and energy, why is there such a thing as
consciousness?” is called the . 11. Understanding how genes, nutrition, and experience work together to produce a tendency toward a
a. cosmic force question particular sexual orientation is an example of a(n) explanation.
b. mind-body problem a. ontogenetic
c. universal question b. evolutionary
d. biological problem c. functional
d. common sense
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Biological
Approach to Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
7. A fundamental property is one that .
a. answers all questions 12. Which type of explanation describes how a structure or behavior develops?
b. occurs only in certain parts of the nervous system a. Physiological
c. cannot be reduced to something else b. Ontogenetic
d. cannot be explained c. Evolutionary
d. Functional
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
8. If a person believes that hormones released at different stages of the menstrual cycle affect a KEY: NEW
person’s mood, then it would be considered a(n) explanation.
a. functional 13. A(n) explanation would describe eating in terms of the hypothalamus affecting insulin
b. ontogenetic production, which affects the availability of glucose in cells.
c. physiological a. physiological
d. evolutionary b. ontogenetic
c. evolutionary
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations d. functional
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW
5 The Major Issues 6 Chapter 1
, Biological Psychology 11th Edition by James W. Kalat
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by
James W. Kalat
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
14. Explaining differences in running speed as a function of differences in muscle fiber types is an of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
example of a(n) explanation. KEY: NEW
a. ontogenetic
b. physiological 19. Having camouflage that matches an animal’s typical surroundings in order to provide protection
c. evolutionary from predators is an example of a(n) explanation.
d. functional a. evolutionary
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations b. functional
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior c. ontogenetic
KEY: NEW d. physiological
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
15. Understanding differences in intelligence as a function of early learning experiences is an example of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
of a(n) explanation. KEY: NEW
a. ontogenetic
b. physiological 20. A functional explanation of why giraffes have such long necks is that:
c. functional a. it lowers the blood pressure in their brains.
d. evolutionary b. their necks became longer because they stretched them.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Biological c. it allows them greater access to their food supply.
Approach to Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior d. parent giraffes make their babies reach for food.
KEY: NEW ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
16. A person who studies the influence of genetic predisposition to be aggressive in combination with KEY: NEW
early aggressive experiences is seeking for a(n) explanation.
a. physiological 21. How human language develops as the result of genes and the opportunity to hear language during
b. behavioral a sensitive period in early life is an example of a(n) explanation.
c. evolutionary a. physiological
d. ontogenetic b. ontogenetic
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations c. evolutionary
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior d. functional
KEY: NEW ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior
17. Mapping out the relationship between shared bone structures across different species suggests OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW
there is a(n) explanation.
a. ontogenetic 22. Which type of explanation might describe the presence of a behavior in a particular species by
b. evolutionary showing how that behavior increased the reproductive success of the species?
c. behavioral a. physiological
d. physiological b. ontogenetic
c. evolutionary
d. solipsistic
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
KEY: NEW of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW
18. An evolutionary explanation of why we get goose bumps when cold is that:
a. the sympathetic nervous system is activated. 23. Which type of explanation describes the advantages provided by a particular structure or behavior?
b. we inherited the mechanism from our remote ancestors who had more hair. a. physiological
c. it keeps us warm. b. ontogenetic
d. children are often raised in cold environments. c. evolutionary
d. functional
7 The Major Issues 8 Chapter 1
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by 9. If both parents are heterozygous, then all of their children should be homozygous.
James W. Kalat
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
Chapter 1: The Major Issues
10. The sex chromosomes X and Y are known as autosomal genes.
TRUE/FALSE ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
1. Neuroscientists are more interested in studying behavior than biological psychologists.
11. Sex-linked genes are usually found on the Y chromosome.
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
2. According to Tinbergen, a physiological explanation describes why a structure or behavior
evolved as it did. 12. When chromosomes cross over, it is more likely to affect genes that are on separate chromosomes
than genes that are on the same chromosome.
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
3. An evolutionary explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved.
13. The genetic sex of an offspring is determined primarily by the sex chromosome contributed by the
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations mother.
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
MSC: www ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
4. An ontogenetic explanation is one that describes the development of a structure or behavior.
14. Sex-limited genes are found only on the X and Y chromosome.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
MSC: www OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
5. A functional explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did.
15. To determine the contributions of heredity and environment, researchers rely mainly on studies of
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations monozygotic and dizygotic twins.
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and
6. Genes are the units of heredity. Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics 16. Researchers have found specific genes linked to certain specific behaviors.
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and
7. A strand of DNA serves as a template (model) for the synthesis of RNA molecules. Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
KEY: NEW
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior 17. The damaging effects of phenylalanine in children with PKU are unavoidable.
8. It is possible for two heterozygous brown-eyed parents to have blue-eyed children. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Heredity and
Environment OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Mendelian Genetics
OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
1 The Major Issues 2 Chapter 1
, Biological Psychology 11th Edition by James W. Kalat
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by
James W. Kalat
27. The dispute between abolitionists and animal researchers is a dispute between two ethical
18. Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success.
positions.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of
Behavior OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal
Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
19. Humans have stopped evolving. KEY: NEW
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Evolution of 28. The ethical debate between animal researchers and abolitionists has always proceeded in an
Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior intelligent and mutually respectful way.
20. Evolutionary psychology deals with how behaviors have evolved, especially social behaviors. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal
Research OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: The Evolution of
Behavior OBJ: 5 TOP: 1.2 Genetics and Behavior
MULTIPLE CHOICE
21. Research scientists are free to do as they wish when conducting research with animals.
1. Biological psychologists are primarily interested in the study of the physiological, evolutionary,
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal and .
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research a. social influence on attitudes
b. developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience
22. The underlying mechanisms of behavior are similar across species. c. use of reinforcement to change behavior
d. mental well-being of plants
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW KEY: NEW
23. Invertebrate nerves follow the same basic principles as human nerves. 2. At the microscopic level, we find two kinds of cells: .
a. molecules and mitochondria
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal b. mitochondria and glia
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research c. neurons and glia
KEY: NEW d. neurons and molecules
24. Minimalists do not tolerate any kind of animal research. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal KEY: NEW
Research OBJ: 2 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW 3. The primary difference between biological psychologists and neuroscientists is that neuroscientists
place greater emphasis on studying:
25. Professional organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience publish guidelines for the use of a. chemistry.
animals in research. b. psychology.
c. biology.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Reasons for Animal d. behavior.
Research OBJ: 3 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
26. Abolitionists maintain that no animals have the same rights as humans. KEY: NEW
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Reasons for Animal
Research OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
KEY: NEW
3 The Major Issues 4 Chapter 1
, Biological Psychology 11th Edition by James W. Kalat
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by
James W. Kalat
9. A(n) explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did.
4. Much of biological psychology concerns: a. functional
a. chemistry. b. ontogenetic
b. brain functioning. c. physiological
c. neurology. d. evolutionary
d. anatomy.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW
KEY: NEW
10. A(n) describes how a structure or behavior develops, including the influences of genes,
5. Jill is interested in studying how hormones influence sexual behavior of rats. She is most likely a:
a. biological psychologist. nutrition, experiences, and their interactions.
b. neuroscientist. a. functional
c. clinical psychologist. b. ontogenetic
d. psychiatrist. c. physiological
d. evolutionary
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
KEY: NEW of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW
6. The question “Given this universe composed of matter and energy, why is there such a thing as
consciousness?” is called the . 11. Understanding how genes, nutrition, and experience work together to produce a tendency toward a
a. cosmic force question particular sexual orientation is an example of a(n) explanation.
b. mind-body problem a. ontogenetic
c. universal question b. evolutionary
d. biological problem c. functional
d. common sense
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Biological
Approach to Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
7. A fundamental property is one that .
a. answers all questions 12. Which type of explanation describes how a structure or behavior develops?
b. occurs only in certain parts of the nervous system a. Physiological
c. cannot be reduced to something else b. Ontogenetic
d. cannot be explained c. Evolutionary
d. Functional
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Introduction
OBJ: 4 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
8. If a person believes that hormones released at different stages of the menstrual cycle affect a KEY: NEW
person’s mood, then it would be considered a(n) explanation.
a. functional 13. A(n) explanation would describe eating in terms of the hypothalamus affecting insulin
b. ontogenetic production, which affects the availability of glucose in cells.
c. physiological a. physiological
d. evolutionary b. ontogenetic
c. evolutionary
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations d. functional
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW
5 The Major Issues 6 Chapter 1
, Biological Psychology 11th Edition by James W. Kalat
complete Test Bank / Test Bank Biological Psychology 11e by
James W. Kalat
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
14. Explaining differences in running speed as a function of differences in muscle fiber types is an of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
example of a(n) explanation. KEY: NEW
a. ontogenetic
b. physiological 19. Having camouflage that matches an animal’s typical surroundings in order to provide protection
c. evolutionary from predators is an example of a(n) explanation.
d. functional a. evolutionary
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations b. functional
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior c. ontogenetic
KEY: NEW d. physiological
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
15. Understanding differences in intelligence as a function of early learning experiences is an example of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
of a(n) explanation. KEY: NEW
a. ontogenetic
b. physiological 20. A functional explanation of why giraffes have such long necks is that:
c. functional a. it lowers the blood pressure in their brains.
d. evolutionary b. their necks became longer because they stretched them.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: The Biological c. it allows them greater access to their food supply.
Approach to Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior d. parent giraffes make their babies reach for food.
KEY: NEW ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
16. A person who studies the influence of genetic predisposition to be aggressive in combination with KEY: NEW
early aggressive experiences is seeking for a(n) explanation.
a. physiological 21. How human language develops as the result of genes and the opportunity to hear language during
b. behavioral a sensitive period in early life is an example of a(n) explanation.
c. evolutionary a. physiological
d. ontogenetic b. ontogenetic
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations c. evolutionary
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior d. functional
KEY: NEW ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior
17. Mapping out the relationship between shared bone structures across different species suggests OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior KEY: NEW
there is a(n) explanation.
a. ontogenetic 22. Which type of explanation might describe the presence of a behavior in a particular species by
b. evolutionary showing how that behavior increased the reproductive success of the species?
c. behavioral a. physiological
d. physiological b. ontogenetic
c. evolutionary
d. solipsistic
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: conceptual REF: Biological Explanations
of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: factual REF: Biological Explanations
KEY: NEW of Behavior OBJ: 1 TOP: 1.1 The Biological Approach to Behavior
KEY: NEW
18. An evolutionary explanation of why we get goose bumps when cold is that:
a. the sympathetic nervous system is activated. 23. Which type of explanation describes the advantages provided by a particular structure or behavior?
b. we inherited the mechanism from our remote ancestors who had more hair. a. physiological
c. it keeps us warm. b. ontogenetic
d. children are often raised in cold environments. c. evolutionary
d. functional
7 The Major Issues 8 Chapter 1
