Paleontologists Estimate That ____________

question 41

Multiple Choice

Paleontologists estimate that ____________

• A)99% of all species that have ever existed are now extinct
• B)extinction is tied exclusively to human activities
• C)more than 99% of all species alive today have been discovered and described
• D)biodiversity is evenly spread over the earth's biomes

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, thought to play a role in learning and empathy.

Brain Imaging

The use of various techniques to directly or indirectly image the structure, function, or pharmacology of the brain.

Emotional Responses

Reactions that are subjectively experienced as feelings and can be triggered by thoughts, environmental stimuli, or physiological changes.

Latent Learning

Latent Learning refers to knowledge acquired without immediate expression or reinforcement, becoming apparent when a situation calls for it.