Understanding Human Biology and Behavior: Genetics, Evolution, and Psychology, Exercises of Cognitive Psychology

Download Understanding Human Biology and Behavior: Genetics, Evolution, and Psychology and more Exercises Cognitive Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! • Chapter 3 Learning Objectives 1. Describe the two historical positions advanced to explain human similarities and differences. 2. Distinguish among genes, chromosomes and DNA. 3. Describe how the basic elements of DNA affect the characteristics of the organism. 4. Describe one type of research used to search for genes associated with many physical and mental conditions. 5. Explain how natural selection accounts for many similarities among humans. 6. Explain the assumption that the mind develops as independent "modules." 7. Describe the approach of evolutionary psychology. 8. Describe and cite evidence supporting Chomsky's position on language acquisition. 9. Explain socio-biologists' and evolutionary psychologists' views on mating and marriage. 10. Cite evidence for and against evolutionary approaches to mating and marriage. 11. Define and discuss the characteristics of heritability and describe how it is studied. 12. Explain set-point theory and other genetic and environmental influences on weight. 13. Summarize heritability estimates for intelligence and environmental factors that influence intelligence. 14. Summarize the debate and research explaining the differences in IQ between blacks and whites, including errors in the interpretation of research findings. 15. Summarize the prevailing ideas about the role of nature and nurture in explaining similarities and differences among people. Docsity.com