​____ Increases the Frequency of Adaptive Mutations in a Population

question 13

Multiple Choice

​____ increases the frequency of adaptive mutations in a population over time.

• A) ​Fitness
• B) ​Natural selection
• C) ​Artificial selection
• D) ​Adaptive radiation
• E) ​Macroevolution

Recognize gender differences in certain cognitive abilities and the role of societal influences.

Comprehend the impact of beliefs about intelligence (fixed vs. growth mindset) on learning and achievement.

Identify the interplay of genetics and environment in shaping intelligence.

Understand how stereotypes and expectations can influence test performance.

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Definitions:

Dreamer

An individual actively engaged in imagining or having dreams, often associated with the mental and emotional processes during sleep.

Postural Muscles

Muscles that help maintain posture and balance, enabling the body to remain upright or in a certain position.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep marked by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity.

EEG

Electroencephalography, a method used to record electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.