A Species of Butterflies Gradually Becomes Darker in Color Over

question 32

Multiple Choice

A species of butterflies gradually becomes darker in color over many generations; this is an example of which characteristic of living organisms?

• A) They reproduce using DNA.
• B) They obtain energy from the environment to support metabolism.
• C) They can evolve as groups.
• D) They sense the environment and respond to it.

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Definitions:

Performance Appraisal

The process by which a manager or consultant evaluates and documents an employee's performance, typically on an annual basis.

Central Tendency Error

A bias in evaluating others where assessments tend to cluster around a central point, ignoring extreme performances.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation process in which the work performance of an employee is assessed, typically by their manager, with feedback provided for future improvement.

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales

A performance appraisal method that uses specific examples of behavior to rate an employee's performance.