The Term "Homoplasy" Is Most Applicable to Which of These

question 21

Multiple Choice

The term "homoplasy" is most applicable to which of these features?

• A)the legless condition found in various types of extant lizards
• B)the 5-digit condition of human hands and bat wings
• C)the beta-hemoglobin genes of mice and of humans
• D)the fur that covers Australian moles and North American moles
• E)the basic skeletal features of dog forelimbs and cat forelimbs

Understand the concept and techniques of memory improvement, including chunking and rehearsal.

Recognize the role of attention in the process of memory.

Explain the differences in how visual and auditory information is processed and stored.

Understand the impact of sensory modalities on memory performance and interference.

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Definitions:

Psychosexual Stages

are a series of developmental phases in Freudian psychoanalysis, where the pleasure-seeking energies focus on distinct erogenous zones from infancy through adulthood.

Scaffolding

An educational technique involving structured support provided by an instructor to help a student learn a new concept, gradually reducing assistance as the student becomes more proficient.

Piaget

A psychologist who is widely recognized for his work on the stages of cognitive development in children.

Cognitive Developmental Theory

A theory that describes how children's thinking develops over time, emphasizing stages of cognitive growth such as sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.