Which of the Following Can Be Used to Determine Whether

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be used to determine whether a character is ancestral or derived?

• A) The molecular clock
• B) In-group comparison
• C) The fossil record
• D) Convergent characters

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Definitions:

Individualism

A theory in society that prioritizes individuals' freedom to act over the control of groups or the government.

Collectivism

A cultural orientation prioritizing the goals and well-being of the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, cooperation, and social harmony.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to attribute other people's behavior to internal or dispositional factors and to downplay situational factors.

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon where introducing an external incentive for an already internally motivated activity reduces intrinsic motivation.