Which Situation Is an Example of Diversifying Selection

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which situation is an example of diversifying selection?

• A) A population of moths with white and grey forms lives in a forest containing trees with light and dark bark.
• B) Because bees prefer dark blue flowers, this color gradually becomes more dominant in a population of plants with a color ranging from light blue to dark blue.
• C) A population of plants develops all orange fruit instead of a mixture of yellow, red, and orange fruit, due to animals showing a preference for orange fruit.
• D) Wild cat populations gradually develop spots that allow them to be camouflaged in the dark forest.

Understand the classification and symptoms of different psychological disorders.

Recognize the various causes and theories behind psychological disorders, including biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

Differentiate among various types of anxiety, mood, and personality disorders.

Examine the impact of historical, theoretical, and research perspectives on the understanding and treatment of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, critical for regulating breathing and sleep cycles.

Diencephalon

A region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and autonomic functions.

Third Ventricle

One of the four connected fluid-filled cavities within the brain, part of the ventricular system, situated in the midline of the brain beneath the corpus callosum.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain (not the spinal cord), responsible for conveying sensory and motor information to and from the head and neck.