Lesson 3.1.3
3.1.3 Evolution, natural selection and hormones Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Psychology, Unit 3
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The 20 questions
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In Darwinian natural selection, which traits are passed on most successfully across generations?
- Acquired traits
- Recessive traits
- Maladaptive traits
- Adaptive traits
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Where is the hormone testosterone primarily produced in human males?
- Pituitary gland
- Testes
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal glands
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In evolutionary psychology, what term describes a trait that evolved to aid survival?
- Mutation
- Exaptation
- Fixation
- Adaptation
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Which hormone is most consistently linked with human male aggression and dominance?
- Testosterone
- Oxytocin
- Cortisol
- Melatonin
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Which evolutionary process specifically favours traits that increase success in attracting mates?
- Natural selection
- Kin selection
- Artificial selection
- Sexual selection
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According to evolutionary psychology, why did aggressive behaviour primarily evolve in humans?
- Promoting equality
- Securing resources
- Reducing anxiety
- Brain growth
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Which class of chemicals increases during puberty to drive physical and behavioural changes?
- Neurotransmitters
- Thyroid antibodies
- Digestive enzymes
- Sex hormones
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A study finds a positive correlation between testosterone and aggression. What can be concluded?
- Causation is unproven
- Testosterone causes aggression
- Aggression lowers testosterone
- No correlation exists
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If larger males consistently win more mates and reproduce, what happens to average body size?
- It fluctuates randomly
- It remains constant
- It increases
- It decreases
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Which evolutionary concept explains hormonal surges following a competitive victory?
- Reciprocal altruism
- Status competition
- Group selection
- Kin selection
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According to evolutionary theory, male-male human aggression is primarily driven by competition for what?
- Parental affection
- Mates
- Territory size
- Food stores
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Which research design tracks the same individuals over several years to measure hormonal changes?
- Cross-sectional study
- Lab experiment
- Snapshot study
- Longitudinal study
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Why can a correlation between testosterone and aggression not prove that testosterone causes aggression?
- Small sample sizes
- Confounding variables exist
- Observer bias
- Demand characteristics
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Why are evolutionary explanations of human aggression often considered difficult to test scientifically?
- Low population sizes
- Ethical restrictions
- Unobservable ancestors
- Lack of hormones
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Why are evolutionary explanations of aggression considered reductionist?
- Uses double-blind trials
- Ignores cultural factors
- Overemphasises free will
- Uses self-reports
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Why are evolutionary explanations of behaviour considered deterministic?
- Ignores cultural differences
- Relies on correlations
- Ignores free will
- Lacks falsifiability
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Assume a linear relationship in which every 10 units of testosterone adds 3 points to an aggression score. What score difference would a person with 10 units more testosterone be predicted to have?
- 1.5 points
- 30 points
- 6 points
- 3 points
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In evolutionary terms, why are hormonal changes during puberty considered adaptive?
- Improves cognitive skill
- Eliminates inherited traits
- Reduces social aggression
- Increases reproductive success
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What is a major methodological limitation of research linking hormones to human aggression?
- Lacks any variables
- Too qualitative
- It is correlational
- Always experimental
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If sports winners have higher testosterone than losers, what issue complicates claiming testosterone caused the win?
- Demand characteristics
- Observer bias
- Social desirability
- Reverse causation
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