Which of the Following Statements About Punctuated Equilibria and Darwinian

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about punctuated equilibria and Darwinian gradualism is best supported by the fossil record?​

• A)​Neither model clearly explains the changes we see in the fossil record.
• B)​Darwinian gradualism is most supported in the fossil record.
• C)​Punctuated equilibria is most supported within the fossil record.
• D)​Both models of evolutionary change are in evidence in the record.

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Definitions:

Behavior Control

The regulation or governance of individuals' actions within an organizational context to achieve desired outcomes.

Consequences

The outcomes or effects that result from an action or decision.

Fundamental Attribution

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational factors when explaining someone else's behavior.

Self-serving Bias

The tendency to attribute personal successes to internal factors while attributing failures to external factors.