Lamarck's Contribution to the Theory of Evolution Is the Concept

question 4

Multiple Choice

Lamarck's contribution to the theory of evolution is the concept of

• A)natural selection.
• B)catastrophism.
• C)inheritance of acquired characteristics.
• D)mutation.
• E)geographic distribution of organisms.

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A manifestation of adolescent egocentrism in which adolescents believe their thoughts, feelings, and experiences are more special and unique than anyone else’s, as well as the sense that they are invulnerable.

Imaginary Audience

A manifestation of adolescent egocentrism in which they assume that they are the focus of others’ attention.

Social Referencing

Seeking information from caregivers about how to interpret unfamiliar or ambiguous events by observing their emotional expressions and reactions.

Operational Reasoning

The stage of cognitive development, as identified by Piaget, in which children develop the ability to think logically about abstract concepts and concrete events.