The Discovery of Evolutionary Principles First Took Place in Western

question 36

Multiple Choice

The discovery of evolutionary principles first took place in western Europe, made possible by

• A) advances in scientific thinking that began in the 18th century
• B) understanding by Christians that there was a recent origin of life on earth
• C) the cohesive theory formulated by Arabs, Indians, and Chinese that species were continuously changing
• D) advances in scientific thinking that date back to the 16th century.
• E) the central importance placed on evolution by physical anthropologists.

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Definitions:

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the later part of their life, often defined as being age 65 years and older.

Children

Individuals in the early stages of life, typically defined as persons under the age of 18 years.

Characteristic Adaptation

Adjustments or changes that an organism makes to its behavior, structure, or function in response to environmental demands.

Basic Tendency

The fundamental inclinations and capacities inherent in an individual that underlie and shape personality and behavior over time.