A Porpoise and a Dolphin, Both Mammals, Mate and Produce

question 37

Multiple Choice

A porpoise and a dolphin, both mammals, mate and produce an embryo, but the embryo fails to complete development. This event describes:

• A) hybrid sterility.
• B) hybrid inviability.
• C) hybrid breakdown.
• D) gametic isolation.
• E) gestational abortion.

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Definitions:

Growth Need

Refers to an individual's desire for personal development, particularly in terms of acquiring new skills, challenges, and opportunities for advancement.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation that categorizes needs into three categories: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting that more than one need can be operative at the same time.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory stating that an individual's motivation is influenced by the belief that effort will lead to performance and performance will lead to desired rewards.

E-to-P Expectancies

The belief about the probability that putting effort into a task will lead to achieving performance objectives.