The set of emotions that are closely tied to cognitive development, particularly self-recognition and an understanding of acceptable/unacceptable behavior, is
a. interest, distress, disgust, and contentment.
b. anger, surprise, fear, and sadness.
c. embarrassment, shame, guilt, and pride.
d. joy, happiness, frustration, and boredom.
Question 2ETHOLOGY is to BEHAVIORAL GENETICS as ____ is to ____.
a. WEALTH :: POVERTY
b. SLAVERY :: FREEDOM
c. HUMAN SPECIES :: ANIMALS
d. DEVELOPMENTAL SIMILARITIES :: DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES
Question 3The child begins to display complex emotions (pride, envy, shame, etc.)
a. prenatally in the womb.
b. immediately following birth.
c. during the first year.
d. during the second year.
Question 4The study of how genotype interacts with environment to influence behavioral attributes is called
a. generational genetic progressivism.
b. Darwinian determinism.
c. reactionary eugenics.
d. behavioral genetics.
Question 5Lewis claimed that the child does not feel embarrassment until after he or she is capable of
a. self-recognition in photos or mirrors.
b. knowing about object permanence.
c. displaying fear of strangers.
d. counting on the fingers.
Question 6The Mensa Society is a social organization for highly intelligent people. If Mensa members are encouraged to date and marry among themselves, and to have many children, then it practices a mild and voluntary form of
a. positive eugenics.
b. negative eugenics.
c. genetic counseling.
d. gene replacement therapy.