_____ Is the Process by Which Behaviors Occur Based on Biological

question 118

Multiple Choice

_____ is the process by which behaviors occur based on biological timing and readiness.

• A) Maturation
• B) Instinct
• C) Learning
• D) Adaptation

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In a study or experiment, this is the element that is predicted to alter due to modifications in the independent variable.

Regression Sum Of Squares

The portion of the total variance in a dependent variable that is explained by the regression model, indicating the model's explanatory power.

Coefficient Of Multiple Determination

A statistical measure that represents the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variables.

Multiple-regression ANOVA

A statistical technique that combines aspects of multiple linear regression analysis and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to understand the relationship between several independent variables and a dependent variable.