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The Most Controversial Part of the Darwinian Biological Theory as Spelled

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The most controversial part of the Darwinian biological theory as spelled out in On the Origin of Species (1859) was that characteristics are passed on by means of "natural selection", and thus: __________.


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Escape

A behavioral response aimed at getting away from a threatening or uncomfortable situation or stimulus.

Escape Response

A behavioral reaction aimed at moving away from an unpleasant or harmful stimulus, often considered a basic survival instinct.

Vicarious Reinforcement

A form of learning that occurs by observing the rewards and punishments of another's behavior, leading to changes in the observer's own behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in conditioning where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the behavior that preceded it.

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