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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
10

Psychologists have found the "Big Five" personality dispositions (surgency, dominancy, extraversion, agreeableness, etc.) to be incompatible with an evolutionary framework.
A)True
B)False





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