James Hutton's Statement That "The Present Is the Key to the Past

question 41

Multiple Choice

James Hutton's statement that "the present is the key to the past" summarizes the hypothesis of:

• A) catastrophism, and is an obsolete geological principle.
• B) uniformitarianism, and is an obsolete geological principle.
• C) catastrophism, and is the currently held belief of geologists.
• D) uniformitarianism, and is the currently held belief of geologists.

Formulate hypothesis based on observed patterns and understand hypothesis testing.

Understand the conditions under which stress affects sleep and the concept of interactions in research.

Grasp the importance of using unobtrusive measures to prevent influencing participants' behavior in research settings.

Comprehend the process and significance of case studies in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Recessive

A term used to describe a gene that expresses its trait only when paired with an identical gene.

X-linked Recessive

A mode of inheritance where a recessive gene on the X chromosome causes a condition or trait to be expressed primarily in males.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, the X chromosome plays a crucial role in determining genetic traits and can be found in both males (XY) and females (XX).

Autosomal

Relating to any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are numbered from 1 to 22 in humans.