Theoretical Frameworks (Also Called Theoretical Perspectives)

question 2

Multiple Choice

Theoretical frameworks (also called theoretical perspectives) :

• A)are cause-and-effect statements that can be tested with data
• B)are the same as faces within social psychology
• C)involve both deductive and inductive logic and include theories, hypotheses, and specific methodologies
• D)provide researchers with sets of concepts and specify how these concepts are related
• E)specify relationships between independent and dependent variables

Comprehend the mechanisms of gas exchange in amphibians and the evolutionary shift in respiratory strategies in vertebrates.

Recognize the significance of certain evolutionary innovations, such as scales and feathers, in the adaptation and survival of vertebrate species.

Distinguish between different reproductive strategies (oviparous, viviparous, and neotenic) in vertebrates.

Understand the impact of environmental changes and human activities on vertebrate diversity and survival.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process by which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Voluntary Responses

Actions or reactions that are consciously controlled and chosen by an individual, as opposed to automatic or reflexive responses.

Automatic Responses

Reactions that occur without conscious thought, typically as a result of learned behaviors or innate reflexes.