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According to evolutionary theory, which of the following is true about the development of humans?

  • It is determined by cultural evolution
  • It is determined by the interaction between genes and environment (correct)
  • It is solely determined by the environment
  • It is solely determined by genes

What is the relationship between nature and nurture according to modern evolutionary theorists and developmental scientists?

  • They have no influence on the development of an individual
  • They are completely separate and independent forces
  • They are intertwined and both play a role in evolution and individual development (correct)
  • Nurture is more influential than nature

What determines which genes become more common in future generations?

  • The environment a group experiences (correct)
  • Cultural evolution
  • The interaction between genes and environment
  • The traits that environment demands

Which of the following is true about cultural evolution?

<p>It allows humans to inherit tried and true ways of adapting to the environment and invent better ways (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do humans develop as they do?

<p>Because of their shared species heredity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is the most commonly used for measuring personality?

<p>Questionnaires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is self-report data?

<p>Subjective data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information can individuals provide through self-report data?

<p>Information about their own experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using self-report data?

<p>To measure personality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment procedure allows individuals to respond to a series of items requesting information about themselves?

<p>Questionnaires (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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