Innate behavior patterns develop primarily as a function of _______________?

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1. Currently a large proportion of the Pakistani populations overweight. Dr. Laeeq thinks that, in part, this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and suggested that in times Laeeq has suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available, this innate preference would ensure enough calories for energy and ensure enough calories for energy and survival Dr. Laeeq’s views are most consistent with those of the

   A. evolutionary perspective in psychology
   B. behavioral perspective in psychology
   C. biological perspective in psychology
   D. cognitive perspective in psychology

2. Stroebe and Diehl (1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

3. Stroebe and Diehl(1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

4. Perceptual constancies are primarily a function of _______________?

   A. reflex
   B. convergence
   C. learning
   D. instinct

5. Significant alternation over time in behavior patterns and culture, including norms and value is called:

   A. Social mobility
   B. Social change
   C. Control theory
   D. None of these

6. Organized patterns of beliefs and behavior centered on basic social needs:

   A. Culture lag
   B. Social mobility
   C. Social change
   D. Social institutions

7. Because there is considerable overlap among the types of schizophrenia, and because patterns of behavior shift over time, many patients are simply classified as suffering from______schizophrenia.

   A. borderline
   B. atypical
   C. mixed
   D. undifferentiated

8. The habitual behavior patterns and understandings acquired during______years are aimed at serving the individual effectively in his life activities and relationships:

   A. Learning
   B. Past
   C. Coming
   D. Developing

9. Early research on the patterns of behavior observed in people during epileptic seizures advanced the idea that:

   A. Seizure were caused by chemical discharges in the brain
   B. The cortex can be surgically removed to reduce seizures
   C. Brain regions have highly specialized functions
   D. (b) and (c)

10. The nature of a nerve impulse is primarily a/an _____________ event; communication between neurons is primarily a/an_____________

    A. chemical; electrical
    B. acetylcholine, catecholamine
    C. dendrite; axon
    D. electrical; chemical