The Molecular Clock Has Been Useful to Determine the Phylogenetic

question 14

Multiple Choice

The molecular clock has been useful to determine the phylogenetic relationships of species based on the assumption that

• A) a species lineage accumulates genetic differences over time at a constant rate.
• B) only some species are genetically related.
• C) DNA is preserved unchanged over long periods of time.
• D) species adapt at specific rates.

Understand the concept of cognitive dissonance and its implications on attitude change.

Recognize the role of effort justification in valuing personal experiences and decisions.

Identify the effects of role playing and induced compliance on changing personal attitudes.

Analyze the impact of post-decisional conflict on attitudes and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Level Of Anxiety

The degree or intensity of worry, unease, or nervousness typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Tendency

An inclination towards a particular characteristic, behavior, or way of doing something.

Anxious Group

A collective of individuals who consistently exhibit high levels of anxiety, often studied in psychological research.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable being tested and measured, affected by the manipulation of the independent variable.