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“Most People Are Not WEIRD” by Joseph Henrich et al.

Question 1:

Where can variation amongst human populations be found?
a) memory
b) visual perception
c) analytical reasoning
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 2:

In the article, the term WEIRD refers to ________.
a) individuals with unusual cognitive processes
b) individuals with unusual visual perception
c) individuals from western industrialized countries
d) none of the above

Question 3:

According to the article, the biggest challenge to understanding human psychology and behaviour is ________.
a) that the populations studied are not diverse enough
b) a lack of qualified researchers
c) that most funding received is in the area of technology
d) none of the above

Question 4:

Americans, Canadians, and western Europeans practise __________.
a) creative thinking
b) holistic thinking
c) analytical reasoning
d) philosophical inquiry

Question 5:

The ultimatum game suggests ________.
a) people do not like to share
b) people are cooperative
c) ultimatums are a part of life
d) answers B and C
e) none of the above

Question 6:

What is unique about the language of the Amazonian Piraha?
a) It lacks numbers.
b) It lacks pronouns.
c) It is entirely oral.
d) It originated outside the region
e) none of the above

Question 7:

According to the authors, how can theories on human behaviour be improved?
a) Generalizations must be supported by evidence.
b) Researchers should be credited for examining diverse subject groups.
c) Cross-cultural research should be prioritized.
d) answers B and C
e) all of the above

Question 8:

All humans share fundamental cognitive and affective processes.
a) True
b) False

“Human Dignity: A Guide to Policy Making in the Biotechnology Era?” by Timothy Caulfield and Roger Brownsword

Question 9:

The article looks at the concept of human dignity as it relates to ________.
a) cancer
b) diabetes
c) stem cell research
d) all of the above

Question 10:

How are traditional consent norms problematical?
a) They are not practical for large population projects.
b) They are vague.
c) They are easily misunderstood.
d) all of the above

Question 11:

What did the opposition in the Relaxin case argue?
a) Patenting human genetic material compromises human dignity.
b) The patenting of human genetic material should be allowed.
c) There is an absence of adequate law in the area of biotechnology.
d) answers A and C

Question 12:

Conventional definitions of human dignity focus on ________.
a) self autonomy
b) self determination
c) the inherent worth of all human beings
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 13:

Why can the use of human dignity as a basis for government action be problematical?
a) Not all governments value human dignity.
b) It has never been done before.
c) Governments do not want to act.
d) Human dignity is a controversial concept.

Question 14:

Which country has liberal laws related to therapeutic cloning of human embryos?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Canada
d) France

Question 15:

A dignity-informed rights perspective emphasizes the public good.
a) True
b) False

Question 16:

All 191 members of the UN oppose human cloning.
a) True
b) False

“Where Are We Going with Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis?” by Timothy Krahn

Question 17:

Why is Canada looking at the genetic policies of the UK?
a) Canada and the UK have similar populations.
b) The UK has offered support to Canada in the area of genetic policies.
c) Canada does not want to consider US policies.
d) Canada has historically learned from the UK in regards to controversial legislation.

Question 18:

Currently, the UK allows genetic screening for which cancers?
a) ovarian cancer
b) breast cancer
c) colorectal cancer
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 19:

What do supporters of preimplantation diagnosis argue?
a) It is consistent with good prenatal care.
b) Parents are having unhealthier children.
c) It would lessen the burden on society for treatment of certain conditions.
d) answers A and C
e) all of the above

Question 20:

What do critics of preimplantation diagnosis argue?
a) It encourages discrimination.
b) It promotes perfectionism.
c) It commodifies embroyos.
d) answers A and C
e) all of the above

Question 21:

How might preimplantation genetic diagnosis affect those with existing cognitive or physical impairments?
a) It will discourage their freedom.
b) It can lead to a reduction of resources for this population.
c) It will encourage these individuals to seek treatment.
d) none of the above

Question 22:

Currently, Canada has no Act that guides preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
a) True
b) False

Question 23:

The author believes that parental choice as the sole motivator for genetic screening is safer than standardized screenings.
a) True
b) False

Question 24:

The author supports the decision by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority to license preimplantaion diagnosis for breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer.
a) True
b) False

“Psychology’s Essential Role in Alleviating the Impacts of Climate Change” by Robert Gifford

Question 25:

What is the author’s thesis?
a) The importance of psychology has been ignored throughout history.
b) Psychology is not "fluff".
c) Climate change is not going away.
d) Psychology is an important player in understanding and affecting climate change.

Question 26:

Why has the impact of psychology on climate change not been recognized?
a) Psychology has a reputation for treating people as if they exist in a vacuum.
b) Environmental policy makers do not understand the potential of social science in this area.
c) There is no branch of psychology that deals with the environment.
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 27:

The concept of proximal cognition can also be referred to as ________.
a) mindfulness
b) limited processing theory
c) absent mindedness
d) ignorance

Question 28:

Population size is a challenge to sustainability science because ________.
a) cooperation decreases with a group’s size
b) self-interest is lower in larger groups
c) cooperation improves when the number of decision makers increases
d) none of the above

Question 29:

According to the author, climate change is a fact and not a myth.
a) True
b) False

Question 30:

Environmental psychologists have restored psychology’s reputation in the area of climate change.
a) True
b) False

Question 31:

Canada is a leader in discourse that makes important connections between psychology and climate change.
a) True
b) False

Question 32:

Biofuels, wind power, and solar power are environmentally friendly technologies.
a) True
b) False

“Climate Change, Health and Vulnerability in Canadian Northern Aboriginal Communities” by Christopher Furgal and Jacinthe Sequin

Question 33:

In signing the Kyoto Protocol, Canada commits to which of the following?
a) reduction of emissions
b) research
c) action
d) all of the above

Question 34:

Which of the following provinces contains area included in the definition of Canada’s North?
a) British Columbia
b) Ontario
c) Quebec
d) Alberta

Question 35:

How has the Arctic changed in the past 40 years?
a) Communities are becoming more sedentary.
b) It relies on a mixed economy.
c) It has gained greater access to market items.
d) answers B and C
e) all of the above

Question 36:

The territory of Nunavut was established in ________.
a) 2002
b) 1999
c) 1985
d) 2000

Question 37:

Challenges in Northern communities include ________.
a) lower than average life expectancy rates
b) crowding
c) poor water quality
d) answers A and C
e) all of the above

Question 38:

The growing instability of ice reported in the study was shown to affect ________.
a) food security
b) travel
c) the number of suicides
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 39:

Why are Indigenous populations more vulnerable to climate change?
a) They are more likely to live in coastal regions.
b) They lack interest in the topic of climate change.
c) They rely heavily on the land and sea for subsistence.
d) They abused their land in the past.
e) answers A and C

Question 40:

The majority of the population in Nunavut is under 15 years of age.
a) True
b) False

Question 41:

Climate changes in the Inuvialuit Settlement were reported to be more pronounced than those in the Nunavik/Labrador study.
a) True
b) False

“Food Security: The Challenge of Feeding 9 Billion People” by Charles J. Godfray et al.

Question 42:

How were food shortages primarily dealt with in the past?
a) rationing of food
b) more land was used for agricultural purposes
c) more fish stock was exploited
d) answers B and C
e) all of the above

Question 43:

"Yield gap” refers to ________.
a) the greatest amount of livestock product produced
b) the greatest amount of crop produced
c) the gap between actual productivity and ideal productivity
d) none of the above

Question 44:

According to the authors, how can low crop yields be explained?
a) technical constraints
b) a culture of laziness
c) improper record keeping
d) answers A and B
e) all of the above

Question 45:

Which of the following is an example of a negative externality related to food production?
a) lack of education
b) gender
c) water shortages
d) all of the above

Question 46:

How will crops and livestock be genetically modified in the future?
a) drought tolerance
b) herbicide resistance
c) disease-immune livestock
d) answers A and C
e) all of the above

Question 47:

What increases food wastage in developed countries?
a) low food prices
b) a preference for aesthetically pleasing food
c) conservative expiry dates
d) answers A and C
e) all of the above

Question 48:

The authors believe that a radical approach to global food growth is needed.
a) True
b) False

Question 49:

Sustainable food production measures always reduce profit.
a) True
b) False

Question 50:

The authors believe that genetic modification of crops and livestock should be banned.
a) True
b) False

Question 51:

The authors believe vegetarianism is helpful in reducing food shortages.
a) True
b) False

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