Two Closely Related Populations of Mice Have Been Separated for Many

question 32

Multiple Choice

Two closely related populations of mice have been separated for many generations by a river. Climatic change causes the river to dry up, thereby bringing the mice populations back into contact in a zone of overlap. Which of the following is not a possible outcome when they meet?

• A) They interbreed freely and produce fertile hybrid offspring.
• B) They no longer attempt to interbreed.
• C) They interbreed in the region of overlap, producing an inferior hybrid. Subsequent interbreeding between inferior hybrids produces progressively superior hybrids over several generations.
• D) They remain separate in the extremes of their ranges but develop a persistent hybrid zone in the area of overlap.
• E) They interbreed in the region of overlap, but produce sterile offspring.

Understand the importance of psychological research in debunking common misconceptions and enhancing critical thinking.

Identify the relevance of psychological principles in solving real-world problems, including those related to human biases and decision making.

Understand the definition and applications of data mining.

Comprehend the different scales of measurement and their applications.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something that is not based on reason or actual experience.

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of behavior to situational factors outside a person.

Lowball Technique

A persuasive tactic in which an initially favorable offer is made, but then terms are changed to be less favorable once initial commitment is achieved.