When a Scientist Describes the "Body Plan" of a Phylum

question 38

Multiple Choice

When a scientist describes the "body plan" of a phylum, he or she is implying that ________.

• A) organisms direct their own evolution in order to maximize their success
• B) animals evolve according to a pre-ordained plan
• C) the body shapes we see now have been more successful than others in the past
• D) mutations have arisen that allow only some shapes to be produced

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Definitions:

Approach-approach

A conflict situation in which an individual must choose between two desirable outcomes.

Double approach-avoidance

A psychological conflict involving two goals or situations, each possessing both attractive (approach) and repulsive (avoidance) aspects, making decision-making more complex.

Double approach-avoidance

A psychological conflict that involves making a decision between two options, both of which have positive and negative elements to consider.

Avoidance-avoidance

A conflict involving a choice between two equally undesirable outcomes, leading to stress and difficulty in decision-making.