Selection That Favors the Middle Phenotype and Selects Against the Extreme

question 40

Multiple Choice

Selection that favors the middle phenotype and selects against the extreme phenotypes is said to be_______ .

• A)directional selection
• B)disruptive selection
• C)stabilizing selection
• D)diselection

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Definitions:

Psychological Assessments

The process of administering and interpreting psychological tests to measure aspects of an individual's mental abilities, behaviors, and personality.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

A widely used psychological assessment tool that evaluates a variety of mental health issues and personality traits through self-report inventory.

B Data

Observational data about a person's behavior typically gathered in a natural environment.

Aggregation

The process of combining multiple pieces of data, information, or material to form a whole or summary.