Evolution Can Be Defined as

question 81

Multiple Choice

Evolution can be defined as

• A) an individual changing into another species.
• B) a change in the phenotype of an individual over his or her lifetime.
• C) one species diverging into two species.
• D) a change in the genetic makeup of an organism over time.
• E) a change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.

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Definitions:

Babbling Stage

A stage in child language acquisition, during which an infant begins to produce sounds of speech, often in repetitive phonetic patterns.

Linguistic Determinism

The hypothesis that language determines the way we think and perceive the world.

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within the hierarchy of a society, often determined by wealth, occupation, education, or family lineage.

Critical Period

A specific time in an organism's development when the exposure to certain stimuli or experiences is necessary for the organism to develop properly.