When We Are Describing a Person, Using an Adjective Can

question 29

Multiple Choice

When we are describing a person, using an adjective can suggest an attribute of that person (e.g., Ben is Asian) . However, using a noun to describe an individual implies a social group and membership of that group (e.g., Ben is an Asian) . The latter is likely to:

• A) decrease the salience of group membership.
• B) invoke stereotypic inferences.
• C) decrease social markers.
• D) implies a singular attribute.

Recognize the evidence and outcomes of convergent evolution in phylogenetic studies.

Analyze the impact of environmental conditions on the evolution of specific traits in species.

Elucidate the role of the fossil record in calibrating the molecular clock and understanding the timeline of evolution.

Interpret phylogenetic trees to determine relationships between species and the concept of monophyly.

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Definitions:

Heritable

Refers to traits or characteristics that can be passed from one generation to the next through genetic inheritance.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, preparing the body to either fight back or flee.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating the body's fight-or-flight response.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with mood regulation, appetite control, and sleep among other functions.