Which of the Following Organisms Would Be LEAST Able to Cross

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organisms would be LEAST able to cross a geographic barrier of water that could lead to allopatric speciation?

• A) birds
• B) plants with wind-dispersed pollen
• C) small rodents
• D) mountain lions

Recognize the importance and application of research in psychology, distinguishing between basic and applied research.

Appreciate the influence of cultural contexts on psychology, especially in collectivistic versus individualistic societies.

Identify key figures and their contributions within the field of psychology.

Understand the role of unconscious factors and early experiences as per psychoanalytic theory.

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Definitions:

Knee Jerk Reflex

A quick involuntary response involving muscle contraction, triggered by a tap on the tendon below the knee cap.

Spinothalamic Tract

A sensory pathway in the spinal cord and brain that carries information about pain and temperature to the brain.

Axons

The long, threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

Somatosensory Information

Sensory data derived from physical stimuli on the body, including touch, temperature, body position, and pain.