Suppose that Ricardo is sitting in class, that he is extremely hungry, and that he spots his neighbor munching on a tempting snack. If Ricardo is like MOST people, then his automatic system ____.

Suppose that Ricardo is sitting in class, that he is extremely hungry, and that he spots his neighbor munching on a tempting snack. If Ricardo is like...

In order for humans to function effectively in society, ____.

In order for humans to function effectively in society, ____. a. the automatic mind often needs to override the deliberate system b. the deliberate...

If humans had an automatic system but not a deliberate system, then it would probably be impossible for them to ____.

If humans had an automatic system but not a deliberate system, then it would probably be impossible for them to ____. a. have children b. learn how...

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? a. It would be impossible to function effectively in society without both the deliberate system...

In general, social psychologists who research the duplex mind now believe that the automatic system is:

In general, social psychologists who research the duplex mind now believe that the automatic system is: a. much bigger than the deliberate system. b....

Psychologists who study the automatic versus deliberate systems have recently begun to conclude that the automatic mind does ____ than previously thought and is probably ____ than the conscious mind.

Psychologists who study the automatic versus deliberate systems have recently begun to conclude that the automatic mind does ____ than previously thought...

Devin claims that she does not have any negative stereotypes about women. But last week, when she called a technician to help her with a problem she was having with her computer, and the technician turned out to be a woman, a negative thought flashed through Devin's mind before she could stop herself ("Oh no," she thought, "a woman! A woman won't be able to help me with my problem!"). Devin surprised herself with this thought, and immediately tried to suppress it. What was going on here?

Devin claims that she does not have any negative stereotypes about women. But last week, when she called a technician to help her with a problem she...

Suppose that you are in the market for a new car, and are having trouble deciding between two different models. If you ultimately decide to make your purchase based on the evaluations you read in Consumer Reports, then you are making a decision ____.

Suppose that you are in the market for a new car, and are having trouble deciding between two different models. If you ultimately decide to make your...

Suppose that you are in the market for a new car, and are having trouble deciding between two different models. If you ultimately decide to "go with your gut," then you are making a decision ____.

Suppose that you are in the market for a new car, and are having trouble deciding between two different models. If you ultimately decide to "go with...

The automatic system ____.

The automatic system ____. a. is incapable of experiencing emotions or having thoughts. b. is incapable of experiencing emotions but is capable...

Suppose that you were shown the calculation $5,672 + $2,004 + $2,744, and needed to calculate the sum quickly. How would your automatic system handle this information?

Suppose that you were shown the calculation $5,672 + $2,004 + $2,744, and needed to calculate the sum quickly. How would your automatic system handle...

The automatic system is to quick feelings as the deliberate system is to ____.

The automatic system is to quick feelings as the deliberate system is to ____. a. full-blown emotions b. unconscious emotions c. uncontrollable emotions d....

The automatic system is to ____ as the deliberate system is to ____.

The automatic system is to ____ as the deliberate system is to ____. a. life-sustaining; life-enhancing. b. intuition; reasoning. c. planned; spontaneous. d....

In the duplex mind, which of the following is one of the ways that the automatic system differs from the deliberate system?

In the duplex mind, which of the following is one of the ways that the automatic system differs from the deliberate system? a. The automatic system...

Which of the following is a deliberate process for MOST people?

Which of the following is a deliberate process for MOST people? a. Driving b. Reciting the alphabet c. Reciting the numbers 1 through 10 in alphabetical...

The automatic system in the duplex mind is BEST characterized as ____.

The automatic system in the duplex mind is BEST characterized as ____. a. a little devil that often prompts you to "misbehave" b. a diary that keeps...

The modern notion of the automatic system is BEST understood as ____.

The modern notion of the automatic system is BEST understood as ____. a. a kind of conscious mind that warns you of danger based on immediate cognitive...

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind? a. They are completely unrelated ideas because...

When it comes to differences in familial sleeping arrangements across cultures, ____.

When it comes to differences in familial sleeping arrangements across cultures, ____. a. Japan is the only culture where young children sleep with...

When it comes to cross-cultural differences in behavior, people of all cultures ____.

When it comes to cross-cultural differences in behavior, people of all cultures ____.  a. regard sleeping with one's children as morally wrong b....

Are social psychologists concerned with cross-cultural differences in behavior?

Are social psychologists concerned with cross-cultural differences in behavior? a. In general, no—because cross-cultural questions are usually left...

The idea that nature and culture changed together and shaped each other is known as ____.

The idea that nature and culture changed together and shaped each other is known as ____. a. cooperation b. competition c. evolution d. co-evolution...

The fact that collectivist cultures tend to spring up in places with abundant pathogens but individualist cultures tend to flourish in places with few pathogens best illustrates ____.

The fact that collectivist cultures tend to spring up in places with abundant pathogens but individualist cultures tend to flourish in places with few...

Why are collectivist cultures found in places where there tend to be many pathogens?

Why are collectivist cultures found in places where there tend to be many pathogens? a. Cultures that are collectivist carry more disease. b. Cultures...

Collectivist cultures tend to be found in places where there are ____ pathogens; individualist cultures tend to be found in places where there are ____.

Collectivist cultures tend to be found in places where there are ____ pathogens; individualist cultures tend to be found in places where there are ____. a....

Which of the following is evidence of the success of human culture in biological terms?

Which of the following is evidence of the success of human culture in biological terms? a. Humans have tripled their average lifespan largely by...

If biology measures success in terms of survival and reproduction, human culture ____.

If biology measures success in terms of survival and reproduction, human culture ____. a. has struggled over many years b. has had some successes...

Social animal is to cultural animal as ____ is to ____.

Social animal is to cultural animal as ____ is to ____. a. compromise; moral principles b. law; aggression c. aggression; compromise d. moral principles;...

When it comes to conflict, social animals tend to use ____ to resolve conflict.

When it comes to conflict, social animals tend to use ____ to resolve conflict. a. aggression b. laws c. moral codes d. mediation Answer:...

When a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, many people from all over the United States donated money and time to help the individuals in need due to that disaster. This tendency to help even total strangers illustrates the textbook's classification of humans as ____.

When a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, many people from all over the United States donated money and time to help the individuals in need due to that...

Social animals will generally help ___.

Social animals will generally help ___. a. anyone in need b. relatives c. other members of their community d. total strangers Answer: ...

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? a. Non-human animals do not communicate with one another at all. b. Non-human animals communicate...

Which of the following is most accurate regarding communication?

Which of the following is most accurate regarding communication? a. Nonhuman species communicate visually and physically, but not aurally. b. Nonhuman...

Which of the following is true regarding division of labor and the exchange of goods and services?

Which of the following is true regarding division of labor and the exchange of goods and services? a. These concepts are by and large unique to humans. b....

One of the things that sets culture apart, and is one of its major advantages, is ____.

One of the things that sets culture apart, and is one of its major advantages, is ____. a. progress—the ability to store and build upon the knowledge...

Unlike other animals, humans are able to continually build off of the knowledge and achievements of past generations. The textbook refers to this ability as ____.

Unlike other animals, humans are able to continually build off of the knowledge and achievements of past generations. The textbook refers to this ability...

Humans today still benefit from the famous invention of the Wright brothers (the airplane). Even though they have been dead for generations, their basic technology still lives on, and modern aircrafts have built off of and elaborated upon their invention. What best describes this?

Humans today still benefit from the famous invention of the Wright brothers (the airplane). Even though they have been dead for generations, their basic...

Humans today still benefit from the famous invention of Alexander Graham Bell (the telephone). Even though Bell has been dead for generations, the basic technology he invented still lives on, and modern telephone systems have built off of and elaborated upon his invention. What best describes this?

Humans today still benefit from the famous invention of Alexander Graham Bell (the telephone). Even though Bell has been dead for generations, the basic...

Humans are different from other animals in several different ways. For example, unlike other animals, humans ____.

Humans are different from other animals in several different ways. For example, unlike other animals, humans ____. a. typically help next-of-kin...

Which of the following is a cultural act (rather than just a social act)?

Which of the following is a cultural act (rather than just a social act)? a. A group of ants working together to carry a piece of watermelon across...

Unlike social animals, cultural animals ____.

Unlike social animals, cultural animals ____. a. coordinate their actions to act together as a mass b. copy things that they see each other doing c....

In general, it would be most accurate to say that humans are ____, while other animals are ____.

In general, it would be most accurate to say that humans are ____, while other animals are ____. a. social and cultural; just social b. social and...

Which of the following is one of the ways that cultural animals differ from social animals?

Which of the following is one of the ways that cultural animals differ from social animals? a. Only cultural animals help kin. b. Only cultural animals...

In all contemporary human cultures, homosexual behavior is ____.

In all contemporary human cultures, homosexual behavior is ____. a. generally upon with disapproval. b. now accepted. c. viewed differently, in that...

Research on cross-cultural differences in sexuality has found that sex manuals written thousands of years ago in China covered ____ techniques that one would find in a sex manual today.

Research on cross-cultural differences in sexuality has found that sex manuals written thousands of years ago in China covered ____ techniques that...

Research indicates that, across all contemporary human cultures, ____.

Research indicates that, across all contemporary human cultures, ____. a. homosexuality is looked upon with disapproval. b. sex outside of marriage...

Vegetarianism is best described as an example of ____.

Vegetarianism is best described as an example of ____. a. ideas, or culture, impacting human behavior. b. social, rather than cultural, behavior. c....

Among animal species that are meat-eating, ____.

Among animal species that are meat-eating, ____. a. humans are the only species in which some individuals choose to be vegetarian. b. about 5% of...

Unlike virtually all other animals, humans ____.

Unlike virtually all other animals, humans ____. a. feel bad when they do not have enough to eat b. develop strong aversions to any foods that have...

The relative age effect best illustrates ____.

The relative age effect best illustrates ____. a. culture as praxis b. culture as a system c. culture as shared ideas d. culture interacting with...

Molly was born in September, and the cutoff for going to kindergarten in her school district is August 1st. Based on the relative age effect, Molly will MOST likely ____.

Molly was born in September, and the cutoff for going to kindergarten in her school district is August 1st. Based on the relative age effect, Molly...

Keith Chen's work with animals and money suggests which of the following conclusions?

Keith Chen's work with animals and money suggests which of the following conclusions? a. Animals were unable learn to deal with money in any fashion. b....

Kirk works hard to earn as much money as he can. He tries to be a good steward of his money, using it to buy a solid house for his family to live in, healthy food for them to eat, cars so they can get around town, and so forth. Kirk's approach to money is most consistent with which of the following metaphors that Lea and Webley proposed to explain the human motivation towards the pursuit of money?

Kirk works hard to earn as much money as he can. He tries to be a good steward of his money, using it to buy a solid house for his family to live in,...

Marlena works and works to earn as much money as she can, but she will rarely spend it, even to get things that she really needs. Marlena's behavior illustrates which analogy that Lea and Webley proposed to explain human motivation with respect to money?

Marlena works and works to earn as much money as she can, but she will rarely spend it, even to get things that she really needs. Marlena's behavior...

Which of the following is the LEAST likely explanation for one's motivation to work in pursuit of money?

Which of the following is the LEAST likely explanation for one's motivation to work in pursuit of money? a. Money operates as a kind of tool to get...

Money's relationship with human biology is BEST described as ____.

Money's relationship with human biology is BEST described as ____. a. a financial "instinct" b. one that is programmed into our DNA c. an innately...

Money has been part of human culture since ____.

Money has been part of human culture since ____. a. the beginning of time b. early civilizations c. about three thousand years ago d. only the past...

Which of the following is an example of a French praxis?

Which of the following is an example of a French praxis? a. The French flag b. Drinking wine with dinner c. The French belief in ethnic assimilation d....

Which of the following is the best example of praxis in American culture?

Which of the following is the best example of praxis in American culture? a. The practice of children sleeping in separate rooms from their parents b....

The term praxis best describes ____.

The term praxis best describes ____. a. cultural diversity b. social hierarchies c. practical ways of doing things d. shared belief systems Answer:...

Culture is best defined as ____, involving both ____, that allows people to live together and satisfy each other's needs.

Culture is best defined as ____, involving both ____, that allows people to live together and satisfy each other's needs. a. an information-based...

What makes humans most unique from other animals is ____.

What makes humans most unique from other animals is ____. a. culture b. communication c. social bonding d. division of labor Answer:...

Consider the many steps involved in how most people get their food in modern societies (e.g., steps involving everything from farms to factories to stores). This process is a good example of ____.

Consider the many steps involved in how most people get their food in modern societies (e.g., steps involving everything from farms to factories to...

Which of the following is the best example of a "system" as that term is defined in your text?

Which of the following is the best example of a "system" as that term is defined in your text? a. A network of computers that are all connected to...

Joe is from a Baptist background. Sarah is from a Lutheran background. They are arguing about whether or not it is "right" to baptize infants into the Christian faith. Even though they disagree on infant baptism, their argument is based on their common belief that the Christian faith is truth. This feature that underlies their argument illustrates what element of culture?

Joe is from a Baptist background. Sarah is from a Lutheran background. They are arguing about whether or not it is "right" to baptize infants into the...

The term "culture" originally referred to ____.

The term "culture" originally referred to ____. a. the human propensity to seek connections with others b. artistic and musical achievements c. what...

According to your text, the downside of being social is that ____.

According to your text, the downside of being social is that ____. a. you have to have a bigger brain b. it is more difficult to achieve than a solitary...

Research on the brain sizes of different animals would suggest that (domesticated) cats have ____ than (wild, pride-living) lions.

Research on the brain sizes of different animals would suggest that (domesticated) cats have ____ than (wild, pride-living) lions. a. smaller brains b....

Consider the research on the brain sizes of different animals. According to this research, (domesticated) dogs should have ____ than (wild, pack-living) wolves.

Consider the research on the brain sizes of different animals. According to this research, (domesticated) dogs should have ____ than (wild, pack-living)...

The human brain evolved to be larger than other animals' brains because it allowed humans to ____.

The human brain evolved to be larger than other animals' brains because it allowed humans to ____. a. evolve from a sustenance way of life to an...

Research on the brain sizes of various animals has indicated that brain size is MOST strongly linked to a species' ____.

Research on the brain sizes of various animals has indicated that brain size is MOST strongly linked to a species' ____. a. complexity of social structures b....

Seahorses show a reversal of the usual sex roles; male seahorses invest more time and energy into offspring than female seahorses do. What would an evolutionary psychologist be MOST likely to say about this?

Seahorses show a reversal of the usual sex roles; male seahorses invest more time and energy into offspring than female seahorses do. What would an...

According to evolutionary theory, the main reason that males and females have different approaches when it comes to dating and mating is because ____.

According to evolutionary theory, the main reason that males and females have different approaches when it comes to dating and mating is because ____. a....

According to evolutionary theory, men should generally be more interested in ____ than women.

According to evolutionary theory, men should generally be more interested in ____ than women. a. short-term sexual relationships b. same-sex sexual...

According to your text a major and recent concern of evolutionary psychologists has been to understand gender differences in ____.

According to your text a major and recent concern of evolutionary psychologists has been to understand gender differences in ____. a. courtship and...

In recent years, evolutionary psychologists have focused most attention on which of the following topics?

In recent years, evolutionary psychologists have focused most attention on which of the following topics? a. racial/ethnic differences b. gender differences c....

Across evolution, humans have competed most with ____ when trying to pass their genes passed down to subsequent generations.

Across evolution, humans have competed most with ____ when trying to pass their genes passed down to subsequent generations. a. other opposite-sex...

"Social brain theory" states that ____.

"Social brain theory" states that ____. a. the human brain evolved to enable humans to have rich, complex social lives b. the human brain evolved...

What best explains the fact that most fish have a relatively light colored belly and a relatively dark-colored top or back?

What best explains the fact that most fish have a relatively light colored belly and a relatively dark-colored top or back? a. camouflage from bigger...

Consider a mutation of the gene that determines the lifespan of a woman. The mutation changes the female lifespan from 75 to 150 years for the woman with the mutation. This mutation would ____.

Consider a mutation of the gene that determines the lifespan of a woman. The mutation changes the female lifespan from 75 to 150 years for the woman...

A mutation is a(n) ____.

A mutation is a(n) ____. a. new gene or combination of genes b. representation of the fittest genes in the current generation c. genetic defect d....

What does a genetic mutation introduce into a gene pool?

What does a genetic mutation introduce into a gene pool? a. heritability b. competition c. new species d. codominance Answer: ...

According to your text, what factor do biologists emphasize as the MOST important factor in natural selection?

According to your text, what factor do biologists emphasize as the MOST important factor in natural selection? a. survival b. mutation c. situation d....

Reproductive success is defined by biologists as ____.

Reproductive success is defined by biologists as ____. a. the ability to have offspring b. the ability to have multiple offspring c. the ability...

Which of the following statements about survival is most accurate?

Which of the following statements about survival is most accurate? a. Survival is based on individual fitness, not on situational constraints. b....

Who coined the term "survival of the fittest"?

Who coined the term "survival of the fittest"? a. Charles Darwin b. Herbert Spencer c. David Buss d. Roy Baumeister Answer: ...

According to the text, which of the following best describes "change" in the traits of living things?

According to the text, which of the following best describes "change" in the traits of living things? a. Nature plans ahead and designs certain kinds...

Which of the following statements is true regarding the phrase "survival of the fittest"?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the phrase "survival of the fittest"? a. The term "survival" refers to survival of genes in a...

Natural selection is best summed up by which phrase?

Natural selection is best summed up by which phrase? a. The best genes will survive to subsequent generations. b. Certain behaviors exist that are...

According to evolutionary theory, the traits of which man should be most favored by natural selection?

According to evolutionary theory, the traits of which man should be most favored by natural selection? a. Tom, who has one child, and dies when he...

In evolutionary theory, the process of natural selection MOST favors ____.

In evolutionary theory, the process of natural selection MOST favors ____. a. the genes of people who are most physically fit b. the genes of people...

Charles Darwin, the biologist who proposed the theory of evolution, was ____.

Charles Darwin, the biologist who proposed the theory of evolution, was ____. a. American b. British c. Dutch d. Australian Answer:...

The theory of evolution as proposed by Charles Darwin focuses primarily on ____.

The theory of evolution as proposed by Charles Darwin focuses primarily on ____. a. how change occurs in nature b. how change occurs in nurture c....

In social psychology, the "nature versus nurture" debate ____.

In social psychology, the "nature versus nurture" debate ____. a. rages on with more fervor as more controversies arise about its essential premise b....

What is the most accurate statement regarding psychological processes?

What is the most accurate statement regarding psychological processes? a. They are mostly based on nature throughout a person's life. b. They are...

Understanding what the human psyche was designed to do can help us to understand human behavior in the same way that

Understanding what the human psyche was designed to do can help us to understand human behavior in the same way that a. reading a product manual...

Jim's therapist concluded that there was "a lot going on in his psyche last week." What did his therapist mean by this?

Jim's therapist concluded that there was "a lot going on in his psyche last week." What did his therapist mean by this? a. Jim had a busy week last...

The term "psyche" refers to ___.

The term "psyche" refers to ___. a. the self-concept. b. the conscious mind only. c. the unconscious mind only. d. both the conscious and unconscious...

Suppose that a child who was born a biological female were raised as boy (given a male name, dressed in male clothes, etc.). Based on similar cases that have occurred in the past, it would be reasonable to expect that the child would ____.

Suppose that a child who was born a biological female were raised as boy (given a male name, dressed in male clothes, etc.). Based on similar cases...

If a child who was born a biological male were raised as a girl, what would happen?

If a child who was born a biological male were raised as a girl, what would happen? a. The child would probably grow up to be a lesbian. b. The child...

The case of Little Brenda, who was born a biological male but raised as a girl, illustrates that ____.

The case of Little Brenda, who was born a biological male but raised as a girl, illustrates that ____. a. virtually all human behavior is determined...