What Is the Difference Between Extinction and Forgetting

question 168

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between extinction and forgetting?

• A) Extinction takes place more slowly.
• B) Extinction takes place in classical conditioning: forgetting takes place in operant conditioning.
• C) Extinction depends on specific experiences; forgetting depends on the passage of time.
• D) Extinction is more lasting.

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Definitions:

Biological Species Concept

A definition of species based on the ability of individuals to interbreed and produce fertile offspring, emphasizing reproductive isolation from other groups.

Phylogenetic Species Concept

A definition of species according to their evolutionary history and ancestry, identifying species as the smallest group of individuals that share a common ancestor and thus form one branch on the tree of life.

General Lineage

An evolutionary framework understanding species as entities within a continuous tree of life, with each species having a unique lineage in the context of evolution.

Polar Bears

Marine mammals belonging to the bear family, Ursidae, native to the Arctic region, known for their thick white fur, large size, and dependence on sea ice for hunting.