Using Darwin's Terminology, Herbert Spencer Argued That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Using Darwin's terminology, Herbert Spencer argued that

• A)no progress in human society was now possible and decadence had set in everywhere.
• B)no rational justification could be given to "natural selection."
• C)peaceful progress was inevitable.
• D)evolution could never be reversed.
• E)human societies were organisms evolving through time by struggling with their environments.

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Definitions:

Hearing Receptor

Specialized cells located in the inner ear that transduce sound vibrations into neural signals.

Balance Receptor

Sensory structures in the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system, that help regulate balance and spatial orientation.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.