What Are Adaptations

question 41

Multiple Choice

What are adaptations?

• A) geologic changes over time
• B) rocks containing fossils
• C) inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival
• D) descent with modification from a common ancestor

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to disinhibited and impulsive behavior.

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals' emotional states become synchronized or influenced by the moods and emotions of those around them.

Prior Commitment

The psychological state or condition of being previously dedicated or bound to a particular belief, action, or course of behavior.

Group's Status

The relative standing or prestige of a group within a social or organizational context.