Chapter 2/+Chapter 1 Review

Chapter 2

Multiple Choice

In the continuity-discontinuity issue in development, continuity refers to _____, while discontinuity implies ______.

• abrupt change; stability

• gradual change; distinct stages

• qualitative change; quantitative change

• discrete stages; gradations

Multiple Choice

________ emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior.

• humanistic psychology

• behavioral psychology

• cognitive psychology

• evolutionary psychology

Multiple Choice

A chromosome is a complex molecule with a double helix shape, like a spiral staircase, and contains genetic information.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Correlation does NOT equal causation.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A group of people who are born at a similar point in history and share similar experiences as a result is referred to as

• a cult

• a cohort

• a posse

• a cliqué

Multiple Choice

________ introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection in 1859.

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Charles Darwin

• Stephen Hawking

Multiple Choice

The nucleus of each human cell contains ______, which are threadlike structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• chromosomes

• mesosomes

Multiple Choice

_______ occurs when a cell's nucleus, including the chromosomes, duplicate and the cell divides, resulting in the formation of two cells.

• meiosis

• osmosis

• fertilization

• mitosis

Multiple Choice

Jule's 23rd chromosome pair consists of an X chromosome and a Y chromosome. This indicates that Jule

• has XYY syndrome.

• has Down syndrome.

• is a female.

• is a male.

Multiple Choice

Vanda's genetic heritage comprising her actual genetic material makes up her

• metabolism.

• phenotype.

• genotype.

• proteome.

Multiple Choice

Except for the sperm and the egg, all cells in the human body have ____ chromosomes.

• 10

• 32

• 46

• 23