The Process of Species Adaptation Refers to How

question 177

Multiple Choice

The process of species adaptation refers to how:

• A)genetically based features directly determine or modify the genes of an organism.
• B)the laws of learning directly determine or modify the genes of a species.
• C)genetically based features that enhance an organism's ability to survive are passed to the next generation.
• D)the laws of learning and the past and present environments determine the behaviour of organisms.

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Definitions:

Developmental Psychologist

A specialist in psychology who studies the growth and development of the human mind and behavior over a lifetime.

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The process of reasoning about ethical principles and determining what is right and wrong behavior.

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The scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes. Some biological psychologists call themselves behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, physiological psychologists, or biopsychologists.

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