What Is the Evolutionary Process That Produces Analogous Structures Called

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the evolutionary process that produces analogous structures called?

• A) speciation
• B) homology
• C) homoplasy
• D) founder effect
• E) evolutionary systematics

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli, even if they are similar, based on learned responses.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be elicited by stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus.

Spontaneous Recovery

The return of a conditioned response that had previously disappeared, following a break from being exposed to the associated stimulus.

Backward Conditioning

A form of conditioning in which the unconditioned stimulus is presented before the conditioned stimulus, making it less effective or ineffective.