The Best Classification System Is That Which Most Closely ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

The best classification system is that which most closely ________.

• A) unites organisms that possess similar morphologies
• B) conforms to traditional, Linnaean taxonomic practices
• C) reflects evolutionary history
• D) reflects the basic separation of prokaryotes from eukaryotes

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally produces a response until the neutral stimulus alone produces the same response.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that significantly interfere with an individual's daily life.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as a way to cope with anxiety.