A they studied the relationship between the physical

a. They studied the relationship between the physical world and mental
representation of that world.
b. They acknowledged that the mind and soul were separate from the body
c. They mapped the brain and identified the locations of specific functions
within the brain.
d. They extended Darwin's theory of evolution to behaviour and cognitive
abilities.
Answer: a
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Skill: Factual
Objective: Understand how various philosophical and scientific fields became
major influences on psychology.
54) Zoe is a participant in an experiment. She is told to watch a series of
lights and to identify which one is the brightest. It is likely that Zoe is
participating in a(n) _____________ experiment.

a. psychophysics b. materialism
c. temperament d. psychoanalysis
Answer: a
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Skill: Applied
Objective: Know the key terminology of psychology's history.
55) Psychophysics is the study of
a. how the mind controls the body.
b. the relationship between the physical world and the mental representation
of that world.
c. the relationship between natural selection and behaviour. d. the
localization of brain function.
Answer: b
Page Reference: 13
Skill: Factual
Objective: Know the key terminology of psychology's history.
56) Which of the following is TRUE regarding Darwin's theory of evolution? a.
It applies to physical characteristics, but not to behaviour.
b. It applies to behaviour, but not to physical characteristics.
c. Behaviour is shaped by evolution in a similar way to physical traits.
d. It was discredited along with Francis Galton's concept of eugenics.
Answer: c
Page Reference: 13-15
Skill: Factual
Objective: Understand how various philosophical and scientific fields became
major influences on psychology.
57) How did Darwin suggest behaviour was influenced by natural selection?
a. Our current behaviours are those that would have given our ancestors a
better chance at survival.
b. Behavioural traits are directly tied to physical traits, thus a change in a
physical trait led to a change in behaviour.

c. Individuals who were more sensitive to small changes in their environment
were more likely to survive.
d. Personality traits like kindness and empathy were more likely to be passed
on than aggression and stubbornness.
Answer: a
Page Reference: 13–15
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: Understand how various philosophical and scientific fields became
major influences on psychology.
58) Suppose a small number of geese are born with a genetic mutation that
makes them spend more time caring for their eggs. As a result, more chicks
hatch from these eggs that then survive to reproduce themselves. According
to the principle of natural selection, which of the following would be the likely
result?
a. Other genetic mutations would start occurring at a faster rate.
b. The genetically inherited behaviour would become more common after
many generations.