The Term "Survival of the Fittest," Which Is a Principle

question 85

Multiple Choice

The term "survival of the fittest," which is a principle part of the concept of social Darwinism, was coined by ________.

• A) Charles Darwin
• B) Talcott Parsons
• C) Auguste Comte
• D) Herbert Spencer

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Relates to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's responses, in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, which stimulates activities.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands, located on top of each kidney, that secrete hormones and affect metabolism.

Synaptic Cleft

The space between neurons.

Neurons

Nerve cells.