Assignment Number 7 Discussion/Writing Assignment Chapter 3. Evolution, genes, and behavior (82-99)

Student Name _____________________ Date due: 9-22-04 Introduction to Psychology 101-03 Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.

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Late papers. Unexcused late papers may be turned in for one-half credit for the written portion of the assignment.

Spacing. Papers must be typed, double spaced.

8-1/2 X 11 paper. In order to make handling papers easy and to ensure that none are misplaced, all papers are expected to be 8-1/2 X 11 inches, stapled, and with no torn, spiral notebook edges.

Please staple the questions to your answers or write out the questions as well as the answers. Having the questions available in the small group will facilitate discussion.

Critical Thinking Exercise:
1.	A researcher finds that the mean IQ score of small families is significantly higher than the mean for large families. Offer two possible explanations for this result.
2.	A mother "reads" to her unborn fetus and after its birth, challenges her with intellectual and artistic problems. The child appears to have exceptional intellectual gifts. How might you explain the child having such gifts?
3.	On your way to school, you hear someone on a talk radio program arguing that the government is wasting money on educational programs because intelligence is inherited and some groups are born smarter than others. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the caller's argument.