The Best Classification System Is That Which Most Closely ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

The best classification system is that which most closely ________.

• A) unites organisms that possess similar morphologies
• B) conforms to traditional, Linnaean taxonomic practices
• C) reflects evolutionary history
• D) reflects the basic separation of prokaryotes from eukaryotes

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Definitions:

Kitty Genovese

A woman whose 1964 murder in New York City became a symbol of urban apathy, leading to research on the "bystander effect."

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Social-Responsibility Norm

A societal rule that people should help those who need assistance, even if doing so is costly.

Social Exchange Theory

A theory suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process aiming to maximize benefits and minimize costs.