In a Comparison of Birds and Mammals, Having Four Limbs

question 72

Multiple Choice

In a comparison of birds and mammals, having four limbs is ________.

• A) a shared ancestral character
• B) a shared derived character
• C) a character useful for distinguishing birds from mammals
• D) an example of analogy rather than homology

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Definitions:

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought processes.

Structuralism

A framework in psychology that emphasizes analyzing the basic elements of consciousness to understand the structure of the mind.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the purpose and function of behavior and consciousness to adapt to the environment.

Introspection

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.