Buss asserts that the claim of genetic determinism is
A) the equivalent of an Einsteinian revolution for psychology. B) the fundamental fact of life.
C) simply false.
D) the only possible explanation for the many different expressions of personality.
Question 2According to the empirical /social science model of human nature
A) the only determinant of personality is culture.
B) personality is the result of our experiences.
C) all humans possess certain common traits.
D) learning has little influence on personality.
Question 3The evolutionary psychological model of human nature asserts that
A) only evolution can account for personality.
B) our evolutionary heritage predisposes some kinds of learning but not others.
C) only those personality traits leading to survival of the fittest will appear in personality.
D) new personality traits evolve from older ones during times of stress.
Question 4As an evolutionary psychologist, Buss asserts that
A) all personality theories make assumptions about basic human nature.
B) there is no fundamental human nature.
C) all behaviors are learned within the context of culture.
D) culture/society alone influences what we call human nature.
Question 5Buss, Cosmides, and Tooby agree that our adaptations are
A) general fitness maximizing mechanisms.
B) never shaped by environmental events.
C) problem specific.
D) constantly updated and improving.
Question 6The sociobiological fallacy is the sociobiologists contention that
A) social behaviors have been influenced by evolution.
B) sex/gender differences have been influenced by evolution.
C) the primary goal in life is perpetuation of genes.
D) there is no fundamental, basic human nature.
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