The Method Used to Plot the Divergence That Arises Between

question 4

Multiple Choice

The method used to plot the divergence that arises between sister species as they evolve farther and farther from their common ancestor is termed ________.

• A) phylogenetically dependent contrasts
• B) phylogenetically derived contrasts
• C) divergence contrasts
• D) phylogenetically independent contrasts

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Definitions:

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, manifesting in symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and incoherent speech or behavior.

Neurosis

A class of functional mental disorders involving distress but neither delusions nor hallucinations, causing significant emotional upset.

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Conditions in which psychological factors significantly affect physiological outcomes, manifesting in physical symptoms and diseases.

Neurotics

Individuals who experience a higher than average level of emotional distress or are prone to suffer from some type of neurosis.