The Relationship Between Behavior and Its Consequences Is Called the ____

question 1

Multiple Choice

The relationship between behavior and its consequences is called the ____ because behavior becomes more or less likely based on the effect it has in producing desirable or undesirable consequences.

• A) law of consequence
• B) law of effect
• C) law of causality
• D) law of contingency

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Definitions:

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically distinct haploid gametes.

Meiosis

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four daughter cells, each with a unique set of chromosomes; it is essential for sexual reproduction.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of development in many organisms.

Chromosome Number

The total number of chromosomes present in the cell of an organism, which is characteristic of each species.