The Main Process That Increases the Frequency of Adaptive Traits

question 50

Multiple Choice

The main process that increases the frequency of adaptive traits through time is called __________.

• A) natural selection
• B) catastrophism
• C) uniformitarianism
• D) ontogeny

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Definitions:

Overextension

A linguistic phenomenon observed in childhood language development where a child applies a word more broadly than its adult meaning.

Holophrase

A single word used by an infant that expresses a complex idea or request, indicative of early language development.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development in young children where sentences are constructed with only essential words and grammar is often missing.

English-speaking Infant

A baby who is being raised in an environment where English is the primary language of communication.