The Retention of a Structure,behavior,or Gene from a Common Ancestor

question 6

Multiple Choice

The retention of a structure,behavior,or gene from a common ancestor is

• A)homology.
• B)plesiomorphy.
• C)homoplasy.
• D)analogy.

Evaluate electoral strategies and outcomes in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections.

Recognize the influence of historical civil rights movements on contemporary political victories.

Understand legislative actions and their impacts during the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations.

Examine the enforcement measures at the southwest border during the Bush and Obama administrations.

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Definitions:

Novel Stimuli

New or unfamiliar objects, events, or situations that attract attention and may elicit responses from an individual or a system.

Motivation

The psychological processes that arouse and direct goal-oriented behavior.

Maslow's Hierarchy

is a psychological theory proposing that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from basic physiological needs to the need for self-actualization.

Valenced Reactions

Emotional responses that are categorized as either positive or negative in nature, influenced by personal experiences, attitudes, and perceptions.