​A Major Change in Evolutionary Patterns Over Long Periods of Time

question 27

Multiple Choice

​A major change in evolutionary patterns over long periods of time is best described as ____.

• A) ​macroevolution
• B) ​microevolution
• C) ​allopatric speciation
• D) ​directional selection
• E) ​sympatric speciation

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Model

A psychological theory or approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and childhood experiences in understanding human behavior.

Abnormality

A deviation from the common rule, type, or form, often referring to something that is out of the ordinary or considered not normal in the medical or psychological context.

Repressed Conflict

Psychological struggles or issues that are unconsciously blocked from immediate consciousness but can influence behavior and emotions.

DSM-IV-TR

The fourth edition, Text Revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guideline for diagnosing mental disorders.