When New Species of a Lineage Move into a Wide

question 3

Multiple Choice

When new species of a lineage move into a wide range of habitats during bursts of microevolution, it is referred to as

• A) uniformitarianism.
• B) gradualism.
• C) convergence.
• D) adaptive radiation.
• E) special creation.

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Definitions:

Overcorrection

A term that encompasses several different techniques and behavioral principles to reduce inappropriate behavior. The objective is to have students practice repeatedly a positive behavior contingent on the performance of an inappropriate behavior.

Appropriate Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual in a given situation that are considered suitable, acceptable, or desired according to societal norms or specific settings.

Punishment Procedures

Techniques used to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring, typically by introducing a negative consequence or withdrawing a positive stimulus.

Escape Conditioning

A term synonymous with negative reinforcement but tends to be more descriptive of the process.