Which Is a Likely Result of a Mass Extinction

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which is a likely result of a mass extinction?

• A) The creation of "empty niche spaces," which can stimulate radiation of surviving groups.
• B) The elimination of non-beneficial alleles from gene pools.
• C) The increase in the rate of new mutations in remaining species.
• D) The decrease in the rate of new mutations in remaining species.
• E) The introduction of mutations that have a greater than usual effect.

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Definitions:

Countertransference

In psychotherapy, the emotional reaction of the therapist toward the patient, based on the therapist's own psychological background.

Catastrophic Reaction

An exaggerated and intense response to stimuli or situations perceived as overwhelming, often seen in individuals with cognitive impairments.

Genuineness

The quality of being sincere, honest, and straightforward in one's interactions.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.