1. Chapter 4: Nature, Nurture and Human Diversity
Clicker Questions
Psychology, 11th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall
Slides by Melissa Terlecki, Cabrini College
Chapter 4: Nature, Nurture and Human Diversity

2. 1. A complex molecule containing the genetic information is called (a):
A. gene
B. chromosome
C. DNA
D. genome

3. 1. A complex molecule containing the genetic information is called (a): ANSWER
A. gene
B. chromosome
C. DNA
D. genome

4. 2. Which refers to a person’s characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity?
A. Temperament
B. Heritability
C. Epigenetics
D. Molecular genetics

5. 2. Which refers to a person’s characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity? ANSWER
A. Temperament
B. Heritability
C. Epigenetics
D. Molecular genetics

6. 3. According to evolutionary psychologists, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Men pair wisely; women pair widely.
B. Women pair wisely; men pair widely.
C. Both men and women pair wisely.
D. Both men and women pair widely.

7. 3. According to evolutionary psychologists, which of the following is TRUE? ANSWER
A. Men pair wisely; women pair widely.
B. Women pair wisely; men pair widely.
C. Both men and women pair wisely.
D. Both men and women pair widely.

8. 4. The interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity) is called (a/an):
A. interaction.
B. culture.
C. peer power.
D. norms.

9. 4. The interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity) is called (a/an): ANSWER
A. interaction.
B. culture.
C. peer power.
D. norms.

10. 5. Enriched learning environments lead to:
A. reduced plasticity.
B. pruning.
C. greater cerebral cortex.
D. fewer synapses.

11. 5. Enriched learning environments lead to: ANSWER
A. reduced plasticity.
B. pruning.
C. greater cerebral cortex.
D. fewer synapses.

12. 6. Adolescents tend to group themselves with similar, like-minded youth. This explains (the):
A. norms.
B. selection effect.
C. culture.
D. individualism.

13. 6. Adolescents tend to group themselves with similar, like-minded youth. This explains (the): ANSWER
A. norms.
B. selection effect.
C. culture.
D. individualism.

14. 7. Which of the following is TRUE in regards to aggression?
A. Men display more aggression.
B. Men display more relational aggression.
C. Women display less relational aggression.
D. Women and men exhibit similar levels of aggression.

15. 7. Which of the following is TRUE in regards to aggression? ANSWER
A. Men display more aggression.
B. Men display more relational aggression.
C. Women display less relational aggression.
D. Women and men exhibit similar levels of aggression.

16. 8. In regards to social connectedness, which of the following is FALSE?
A. Men tend to be independent.
B. Women tend to be interdependent.
C. Men tend to be interdependent.
D. Women tend and befriend.

17. 8. In regards to social connectedness, which of the following is FALSE
8. In regards to social connectedness, which of the following is FALSE? ANSWER
A. Men tend to be independent.
B. Women tend to be interdependent.
C. Men tend to be interdependent.
D. Women tend and befriend.

18. 9. Which of the following is NOT found in both men and women?
A. Testosterone
B. X chromosome
C. puberty
D. Y chromosome

19. 9. Which of the following is NOT found in both men and women? ANSWER
A. Testosterone
B. X chromosome
C. puberty
D. Y chromosome

20. 10. The acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role is called:
A. gender typing.
B. menarche.
C. gender identity.
D. spermarche.

21. 10. The acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role is called: ANSWER
A. gender typing.
B. menarche.
C. gender identity.
D. spermarche.

22. Critical Thinking Questions

23. 11. Kelly and Lisa are identical twins are were raised together
11. Kelly and Lisa are identical twins are were raised together. Which is likely true about their heritability?
A. They developed from two fertilized eggs.
B. Their behaviors and personalities are probably similar.
C. If reared apart, they would probably be very different.
D. If they were fraternal, they would be just as similar.

24. 11. Kelly and Lisa are identical twins are were raised together
11. Kelly and Lisa are identical twins are were raised together. Which is likely true about their heritability? ANSWER
A. They developed from two fertilized eggs.
B. Their behaviors and personalities are probably similar.
C. If reared apart, they would probably be very different.
D. If they were fraternal, they would be just as similar.

25. 12. Karl is studying the behaviors of generations of apes to discover what behaviors may have been passed down in leading the species to survive. What area of study is Karl concerned with?
A. Molecular genetics
B. Epigenetics
C. Molecular behavior genetics
D. Evolutionary psychology

26. 12. Karl is studying the behaviors of generations of apes to discover what behaviors may have been passed down in leading the species to survive. What area of study is Karl concerned with? ANSWER
A. Molecular genetics
B. Epigenetics
C. Molecular behavior genetics
D. Evolutionary psychology

27. 13. Through the media and other sources, many women learn that encouraging casual sex with strangers may be dangerous. This is likely NOT influenced by:
A. norms.
B. mutation.
C. social scripts.
D. culture.

28. 13. Through the media and other sources, many women learn that encouraging casual sex with strangers may be dangerous. This is likely NOT influenced by: ANSWER
A. norms.
B. mutation.
C. social scripts.
D. culture.

29. 14. Nomar has moved to another country to accept a job with a new company. He is far from family and friends. Which characteristic might Nomar identify with if he experiences a great loss of identity from the move?
A. Collectivism
B. Norming
C. Individualism
D. Peer power

30. 14. Nomar has moved to another country to accept a job with a new company. He is far from family and friends. Which characteristic might Nomar identify with if he experiences a great loss of identity from the move? ANSWER
A. Collectivism
B. Norming
C. Individualism
D. Peer power

31. 15. Jeanette was once John. Although she has not had gender-reassignment surgery, she identifies as a female and dresses as a woman. We might describe Jeanette as:
A. transgender.
B. asexual.
C. androgynous.
D. gender typing.

32. 15. Jeanette was once John. Although she has not had gender-reassignment surgery, she identifies as a female and dresses as a woman. We might describe Jeanette as: ANSWER
A. transgender.
B. asexual.
C. androgynous.
D. gender typing.