Which of the Following Statements About Evolutionary Forces Is Accurate

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about evolutionary forces is accurate?

• A) Unlike the other evolutionary forces, gene flow is the only force that causes populations to become more different.
• B) Unlike the other evolutionary forces, mutation is the only force that decreases genetic variability.
• C) Unlike the other evolutionary forces, nonrandom mating is the only force that changes allele frequency.
• D) Unlike the other evolutionary forces, natural selection is the only force that improves the match between the organism and its environment.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Theory

The psychological theory developed by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests moral reasoning progresses through a series of developmental stages.

Personal Relationships

Interpersonal affiliations or associations formed between two or more individuals based on affection, trust, cooperation, or other social bonds.

Society

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions, institutions, or nationality.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which suggests that moral reasoning develops in six stages.