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Psychology and Evolution Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the explanation of weather phenomena change over time?

a)

From scientific to supernatural explanations

b)

From naturalistic to demonological explanations

c)

From demonological to naturalistic explanations

d)

Weather explanations remained constant throughout history

2.

Which of these is NOT one of Darwin's essential technical features of evolution?

a)

Populations tend to produce more members than can survive

b)

Environmental conditions remain constant over time

c)

Variation appears in all populations

d)

Better-adapted variants pass advantages to offspring

3.

What was Francis Galton's primary belief about individual differences?

a)

They are primarily environmental

b)

They are temporary and changeable

c)

They are largely innate

d)

They are socially constructed

4.

How did Darwin view eugenic ideas?

a)

He actively promoted them

b)

He did not support them

c)

He was indifferent to them

d)

He developed them himself

5.

What term did Herbert Spencer coin?

a)

Natural selection

b)

Survival of the fittest

c)

Evolutionary psychology

d)

Genetic adaptation

6.

What was Franz Anton Mesmer's main contribution?

a)

Electric shock therapy

b)

Surgical interventions

c)

Animal magnetism concept

d)

Chemical treatments

7.

Why is Philippe Pinel considered significant in psychiatric history?

a)

He invented new medications

b)

He promoted physical restraints

c)

He advocated for moral treatment

d)

He supported demonological theories

8.

What was Itard's contribution to the 'Wild Boy of Aveyron' case?

a)

He declared the boy incurable

b)

He ignored the case entirely

c)

He worked with the boy for years

d)

He institutionalized the boy

9.

What was Pinel's approach to patient treatment?

a)

Strict punishment system

b)

Complete isolation

c)

Logical consequences

d)

Continuous restraint

10.

What was the common belief about women's capabilities in the 19th century?

a)

They were superior in intelligence

b)

They were equal to men

c)

They were less intelligent and more emotional

d)

They were better at philosophy