Not All Individuals Have the Same Chances for Survival in a Particular

question 64

Multiple Choice

Not all individuals have the same chances for survival in a particular environment. Those better adapted to their environments will likely leave behind more offspring than those who are less well suited. This statement best describes ______.

• A) social Darwinism
• B) parental investment
• C) natural selection
• D) evolution

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Definitions:

Worldview

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing natural philosophy, fundamental existential and normative postulates, or themes, values, emotions, and ethics.

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait which predicts social and political attitudes, characterized by a preference for hierarchy in social settings and dominance over lower status groups.

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by a high degree of submission to authorities, aggression toward outgroups, and a rigid adherence to conventional norms.

Preemptive Bombing

A military strategy involving an attack made on the presumption that an enemy is planning an imminent attack, intended to neutralize the perceived threat.