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Intelligence
In this psychology worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions related to intelligence, IQ and heritability of certain traits.
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Introducing Psychology
Students investigate the concept of observable behavior. They watch someone for three to five minutes and record everything that is seen. Students must be as objective as possible, avoid any value judgments about physical appearance or...
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Identical Twins, Identical Fates?
Can different personal experiences affect our genes? Find out in an intriguing case study about one twin who is diagnosed with mental illness and her identical twin who fears she may suffer the same fate. Designed for college-level...
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Chapter 5: Socializing the Individual
In this socializing the individual worksheet, young scholars respond to 6 multiple choice questions and 14 fill in the blank questions pertaining to how one learns to live within their culture.
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Evolution and Genes
In this evolution and genes worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions related to genetics, DNA, polygenic traits and heredity.
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Animals and Humans Say the Darnedest Things
Students explore and analyze human and animal communications and create a short film that illustrates their findings.
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Naturral Born Robots: Robots Have Feelings Too
Students explore robotics. They design a simple device that simulates a human arm lifting a mass. Students test the strength of their arm. Students discuss artificial intelligence.
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Evolution, Genes, and Behavior
Students examine the roles of genes and evolution on behaviors. In groups, they identify the relationships among DNA, genes and chromosomes. They evaluate the different theories of language acquistion and how evolved tendencies interact...