In Disruptive Selection,over Time

question 74

Multiple Choice

In disruptive selection,over time

• A)a population goes extinct.
• B)the most extreme outliers of a population are eliminated (e.g.,the largest beaks and smallest beaks are eliminated).
• C)the population is strongly selected for in one direction (e.g.,larger beak size).
• D)the population is strongly selected for in two directions (e.g.,larger beak size and smaller beak size).
• E)a population increases its variation (e.g.,a wide selection of all beak sizes).

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Definitions:

Disadvantaged Groups

Populations or communities that experience a lower quality of life or diminished opportunities for success and wellbeing due to social, economic, or political barriers.

Similarly Deprived

Describes individuals or groups who lack similar resources, rights, or privileges, often leading to a shared disadvantage.

Group Polarization

The process where prevailing opinions or beliefs within a group intensify after the group engages in discussion.

Normative Social Influence

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.