Charles Darwin and Evolutionary Psychology

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According to the passage, the key concept that applies to both anatomy and behavior is:

Evolution

Function (correct)

Reproduction

Natural selection

What is the main reason why finches have stout beaks and warblers have slender beaks, as described in the passage?

Finches and warblers evolved to eat different types of food

Finches and warblers have different mating behaviors

Finches and warblers use their beaks differently to obtain food (correct)

Finches and warblers live in different environments

According to the passage, how does Darwin's view of humans differ from his view of other living things?

Darwin viewed humans as fundamentally different from other animals

Darwin did not discuss humans at all in his writings

Darwin believed humans evolved through natural selection, just like other living things (correct)

Darwin did not view humans as subject to natural selection

What does the passage suggest is the relationship between an organism's innate characteristics and its ability to survive and reproduce?

Innate characteristics are shaped by natural selection to promote survival and reproduction Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the relationship between behavior and the environment in shaping an organism's survival and reproduction?

Behavior is shaped by natural selection to meet the changing demands of the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the approaches of physiologists, empiricist philosophers, and Darwin in studying behavior, as described in the passage?

Physiologists focused on neural mechanisms, philosophers on environmental relationships, and Darwin on the functions of behavior Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the central theme that has become even more prominent in psychology today?

Adaptation and natural selection Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the role of natural selection in shaping human behavior?

Natural selection has shaped our basic behavioral machinery to adapt to general, long-standing conditions of life. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is discussed in the new section titled "Replicating Earlier Studies" in Chapter 2?

The importance of reproducing, or replicating, the results of previous research. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following topics is expanded upon in Chapter 3, according to the passage?

The influence of environmental factors on gene expression Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the new section added to Chapter 4, according to the passage?

The role of hormones in influencing sex drive Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in the passage, which of the following topics is likely to be discussed in detail in this new edition of the psychology textbook?

The role of epigenetics in shaping behavior and adaptation Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements about Darwin's contribution to psychology is most accurate?

He believed that psychology should be based on the gradual acquisition of mental abilities through natural selection. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Darwin's view on the relationship between humans and other animals, as expressed in the passage?

Humans and animals are linked through shared brain mechanisms that promote survival and reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about Darwin's views on the origins of human behavior?

Human behavior is a combination of innate, universal tendencies and learned experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents Darwin's argument in 'The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals'?

The basic forms of emotional expressions in humans and animals are inherited and may have evolved to improve survival chances. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how did Darwin's observations of his own children contribute to his understanding of human behavior?

They allowed him to study the development of innate behavioral tendencies from infancy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best captures the significance of Darwin's work for the field of evolutionary psychology?

It provided a scientific framework for understanding the evolutionary origins of human behavior and mental processes. Signup and view all the answers

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