How Do Complex Adaptations Usually Evolve

question 4

Multiple Choice

How do complex adaptations usually evolve?

• A) by a single large step due to a highly adaptive mutation
• B) by many small steps, but only when each is an improvement over the last step
• C) by many small steps, but only when each has a minimal effect on fitness
• D) by single large steps, but only when natural selection is strong

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Definitions:

Proximity

Proximity refers to the physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or ideas, influencing interactions and relationships.

Closure

in psychological terms, refers to an individual's need for a sense of resolution or conclusion to an emotional or traumatic experience or event.

Distinguish

To recognize or identify as different; to categorize separate entities based on specific criteria.

Figure And Ground

A visual perception principle where the viewer automatically separates elements of an image into the 'figure', which stands out from the 'ground', or background, providing a primary focus.