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An Evolutionary approach to personality
True or False
1
Traits that do not increase the chances that an organism will survive the hostile forces of nature cannot be considered adaptations.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2
In order to understand an adaptation, we must understand what adaptive problem it solves.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
3
The need to belong has been addressed by evolutionary psychologists at the individual differences level of analysis.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
4
According to inclusive fitness theory, the only consideration in altruistic behavior is genetic relatedness of the person who needs help.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
5
According to evolutionary theory, sex differences in jealousy are mostly due to sexual dimorphism.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
6
Sexual dimorphism in humans suggests that there has been effective polygyny during our evolutionary history.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
7
The 'double shot' hypothesis of sex differences in jealousy is incompatible with the evolutionary explanation of sex differences in jealousy.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
8
Two different types of mating strategies (within the same sex) can be maintained in a population if their success is frequency dependent.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
9
A limitation of the evolutionary approach is that some evolutionary theories cannot be tested.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
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