The Claim That "Living Species Can Change Over Time and Give

question 34

Multiple Choice

The claim that "living species can change over time and give rise to new kinds of organisms, with the result that all organisms ultimately share a common ancestry" is central to which theory?

• A) Genetic transformational theory
• B) Evolutionary theory
• C) Intelligent design
• D) Prehistoric positional theory

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Definitions:

Pleasure-Giving Urge

Denotes an intrinsic motivation or desire to seek activities or stimuli that provide enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.

Defence Mechanisms

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Sublimation

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Repression

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