Which of the Evolutionary Forces Is MOST Likely to Decrease

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the evolutionary forces is MOST likely to decrease variation between populations?

• A) gene flow
• B) the founder effect
• C) mutation
• D) natural selection

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Definitions:

Mood-Congruent Memory

The phenomenon where people are more likely to recall memories that are consistent with their current mood.

Memory Consolidation

The method through which short-term memories convert into long-term memories, thereby becoming more permanent and resilient.

Implicit Memory

The type of memory involved in performing tasks without conscious awareness of the previously learned behaviors and skills.

Context-Dependent Memory

The theory that information learned in a particular situation or place is better recalled when the context at the time of memory retrieval matches the original learning environment.