A Particular Species of Tree Squirrel Has Developed a Fur

question 185

Multiple Choice

A particular species of tree squirrel has developed a fur colouring that allows it to blend in more effectively in its natural environment.As a result,these squirrels are more difficult to spot in the trees,are less likely to become prey for local predators,and are thus more likely to survive and reproduce.This example best demonstrates the process of:

• A)classical conditioning
• B)personal adaptation
• C)operant conditioning
• D)species adaptation

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Perspective

A theoretical framework in psychology that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality and behaviors.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning that emphasizes the importance of observable actions and behaviors, discounting mental activities.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A psychological framework originated by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (e.g., desires and fears) in shaping human behavior and personality.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific theory explaining the process of natural selection and how it leads to complexity and diversity in the biological world.