| Study Questions
Number 7 Chapter 3. Evolution, genes, and behavior. (82-99) |
Student
Name _____________________ Date due: 9-22-04 Introduction to Psychology 101 Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D. |
| 1. | What is meant by the term heritability? (87-88) |
| 2. | To understand the nature-nurture issue, you must understand what three important facts about heritability? (87-88) |
| 3. | What are the approaches to computing heritability? (88-89) |
| 4. | How was IQ originally computed? How is it computed now? (90) |
| 5. | Describe the hypothetical tomato plant experiment. What is the point of this hypothetical experiment? (92-93) |
| 6. | Genetic explanations of the difference in IQ between ethnic groups have a fatal flow. What is that flaw? Why does that flaw make it impossible to compare blacks and whites on intelligence? (92-93) |
| 7. | What four kinds of experiences hinder intellectual development? (93-94) |
| 8. | What experiences raise mental performance? (94) |
| 9. | Why can we no more speak of genes, or of the environment, "causing" personality or intelligence? (95) |
| 10. | What information from Chapter 3 can you use to evaluate the pros and cons of genetic testing for yourself or a family member? (96-97) |