Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor Involved in the Theory

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor involved in the theory of evolution?

• A)Organisms reproduce beyond the limits of the environment that supports them.
• B)Food supplies keep pace with the growth of populations feeding upon them.
• C)Traits have a heritable basis.
• D)There is much variation in the characteristics of organisms making up a population.
• E)Some traits are more adaptive than others.

---

Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A training routine where two stimuli are continuously associated; the reaction, at outset evoked by the second stimulus, ultimately becomes evoked by the first stimulus solely.

Immediate Reinforcers

Rewards or consequences that immediately follow a behavior, significantly affecting the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Controlled Events

Situations or occurrences that are directly managed or governed by someone or something to ensure a desired outcome.

Classical Conditioning

A learning approach that consists of pairing two stimuli together repeatedly; a reaction that is originally elicited by the second stimulus is at last elicited by the first stimulus alone.