Isolating Mechanisms That Prevent Reproductive Attempts or Make It Unlikely

question 39

Multiple Choice

Isolating mechanisms that prevent reproductive attempts or make it unlikely that reproductive attempts will be successful are referred to as

• A)prezygotic reproductive isolating mechanisms.
• B)pregametic isolating mechanisms.
• C)postzygotic isolating mechanisms.
• D)postgametic isolating mechanisms.
• E)None of the answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Unoccupied Play

A stage of play where the child is not actively engaged in interactions, often exploring their environment independently.

Onlooker Play

A stage of play where children observe others playing but do not directly participate, often seen in early childhood development.

Solitary Play

A stage of play in early childhood where children play alone, focusing on their activities without significant interaction with others.

Parallel Play

A form of play among young children where they play adjacent to each other but do not try to influence one another's behavior.