Which of the Following Does Not Support Hoekstra's Hypothesis for the Evolution

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not support Hoekstra's hypothesis for the evolution of coat color in oldfield mice?

• A) Blending into the background reduced predation rate in both beach and mainland habitats.
• B) Predation rates of dark clay models in beach habitats were higher relative to white models.
• C) Predation rates of light models in mainland habitats were higher relative to dark models.
• D) Camouflage increased predation rate in both beach and mainland habitats.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to attribute others' behaviors to their character rather than to external factors.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Personal Attribution

The process of ascribing the cause or reason for someone’s behavior to their personal characteristics or dispositions.

Situational Attribution

Attributing an individual's behavior to external circumstances rather than to internal characteristics.