Natural Selection Is Based on All of the Following Except

question 18

Multiple Choice

Natural selection is based on all of the following except

• A)genetic variation exists within populations.
• B)the best-adapted individuals tend to leave the most offspring.
• C)individuals who survive longer tend to leave more offspring than those who die young.
• D)individuals adapt to their environments and thereby evolve.

Identify and differentiate between various mating systems in animals based on observational and experimental findings.

Comprehend the socio-ecological framework and its application in predicting mating systems evolution.

Recognize the role of genetic factors, such as genetic diversity and inbreeding avoidance, in the evolution of polyandry.

Grasp the concept of polygyny and its classifications based on female behavior and environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Identity Achievement

A stage in Erikson's theory of identity development where an individual has explored various options and committed to a sense of self and direction.

Moratorium

A period of development in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adolescents explore various commitments without making final decisions.

Psychological Type

A classification of individuals according to their psychological characteristics, often based on Carl Jung's theory which includes introversion and extraversion.

Identity Achievement

A stage of self-identity development in which an individual has gone through an exploration of different identities and made a commitment to a particular one.