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Evolutionary Psychology of Health and Well-being

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Which of the following is NOT a key component of evolutionary psychology?

  1. Natural selection

  2. Adaptation

  3. Heritability

  4. Culture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Culture is not a key component of evolutionary psychology, as it is a learned behavior rather than an inherited trait.

What is the primary goal of natural selection?

  1. To increase the survival and reproductive success of an organism

  2. To create new species

  3. To eliminate harmful traits

  4. To promote cooperation among organisms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of natural selection is to increase the survival and reproductive success of an organism, as this ensures the continuation of the species.

What is the term for the process by which organisms become better adapted to their environment?

  1. Adaptation

  2. Natural selection

  3. Evolution

  4. Heritability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process by which organisms become better adapted to their environment, as a result of natural selection.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptation?

  1. The development of thicker fur in cold climates

  2. The ability to digest lactose in adulthood

  3. The development of opposable thumbs

  4. The ability to learn and remember information


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ability to learn and remember information is not an adaptation, as it is not a physical or behavioral trait that has been selected for by natural selection.

What is the term for the degree to which a trait is passed down from parents to offspring?

  1. Heritability

  2. Adaptation

  3. Natural selection

  4. Evolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heritability is the degree to which a trait is passed down from parents to offspring.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence heritability?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environment

  3. Natural selection

  4. Culture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Culture is not a factor that can influence heritability, as it is a learned behavior rather than an inherited trait.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between evolution and health?

  1. Evolutionary medicine

  2. Evolutionary psychology

  3. Behavioral ecology

  4. Sociobiology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evolutionary medicine is the study of the relationship between evolution and health.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in evolutionary medicine?

  1. Natural selection

  2. Adaptation

  3. Heritability

  4. Disease


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disease is not a key concept in evolutionary medicine, as it is a condition that is caused by external factors rather than by natural selection.

What is the term for the idea that some diseases may have evolved as a result of natural selection?

  1. Evolutionary mismatch

  2. Pathogen virulence

  3. Host resistance

  4. Epidemiological transition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evolutionary mismatch is the idea that some diseases may have evolved as a result of natural selection, as they exploit vulnerabilities in our bodies that were once adaptive in different environments.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an evolutionary mismatch?

  1. The development of type 2 diabetes in response to a high-carbohydrate diet

  2. The development of obesity in response to a sedentary lifestyle

  3. The development of allergies in response to exposure to certain environmental triggers

  4. The development of cancer as a result of exposure to carcinogens


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The development of cancer as a result of exposure to carcinogens is not an example of an evolutionary mismatch, as it is caused by external factors rather than by natural selection.

What is the term for the idea that our bodies are designed for a different environment than the one we currently live in?

  1. Evolutionary mismatch

  2. Pathogen virulence

  3. Host resistance

  4. Epidemiological transition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evolutionary mismatch is the idea that our bodies are designed for a different environment than the one we currently live in, and that this mismatch can lead to health problems.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a mismatch between our bodies and our modern environment?

  1. The consumption of high-carbohydrate foods, which can lead to type 2 diabetes

  2. The lack of physical activity, which can lead to obesity

  3. The exposure to environmental toxins, which can lead to cancer

  4. The use of antibiotics, which can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of antibiotics is not an example of a mismatch between our bodies and our modern environment, as it is a medical intervention that is designed to improve our health.

What is the term for the idea that our immune system can be overactive and attack our own tissues?

  1. Autoimmunity

  2. Allergy

  3. Asthma

  4. Eczema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autoimmunity is the idea that our immune system can be overactive and attack our own tissues, leading to a variety of health problems.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an autoimmune disease?

  1. Type 1 diabetes

  2. Multiple sclerosis

  3. Rheumatoid arthritis

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancer is not an example of an autoimmune disease, as it is caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells, rather than by the immune system attacking the body's own tissues.

What is the term for the idea that our bodies are designed to promote cooperation and social bonding?

  1. Social brain hypothesis

  2. Mirror neuron system

  3. Oxytocin

  4. Endorphins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The social brain hypothesis is the idea that our brains are designed to promote cooperation and social bonding, as these behaviors were essential for our survival and reproductive success in the past.

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