Which of the Following Is an Example of a Species

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a species with r-selected adaptations?

• A)house fly
• B)blue whale
• C)gorilla
• D)horse
• E)cockroaches

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Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A statistical method for analyzing the intercorrelations among various measures or test scores; clusters of measures or scores that are highly correlated are assumed to measure the same underlying trait or ability (factor).

Congruence

The degree to which things align or match up, often used in psychology to describe the alignment between an individual's self-concept and their experiences.

Libido

In psychoanalysis, the psychic energy that fuels the life or sexual instincts of the id.

Ego

In psychoanalysis, the part of personality that represents reason, good sense, and rational self-control.