Evolution and Genetics

Question 1

natural selection

Answer 1

heritable characteristics that provide a survival or reproductive advantage are more likely than other characteristics to selected for over time

Question 2

adaptations

Answer 2

evolved solutions to problems

Question 3

intrasexual mating

Answer 3

organisms of the same gender competing for a mate

Question 4

intersexual mating

Answer 4

attracting mates

Question 5

nature

Answer 5

genetic effects on behavior and thought

Question 6

nuture

Answer 6

environmental effects on behavior and thought

Question 7

nativist

Answer 7

views humans as acquiring traits from genetic endowments

Question 8

tabula rasa

Answer 8

views humans as acquiring traits from environment and experience

Question 9

monozygotic twins

Answer 9

twins that share 100% of their genes

Question 10

dizygotic twins

Answer 10

twins that share 50% of their genes