Based on This Tree, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 80

Multiple Choice

Based on this tree, which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)The lineage leading to salamanders was the first to diverge from the other lineages.
• B)Salamanders are a sister group to the group containing lizards, goats, and humans.
• C)Salamanders are as closely related to goats as they are to humans.
• D)Lizards are more closely related to salamanders than lizards are to humans.
• E)The group highlighted by shading is paraphyletic.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Persons

Authoritarian Persons possess a personality type characterized by strict obedience to authority, favoring order and structure over personal freedom.

Highly Obedient

Describes individuals who strictly follow orders or commands from authorities, often without questioning.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader's personal traits, where followers are drawn by admiration, respect, or identification with the leader.

Informational Power

A form of influence based on controlling access to, or possession of, valuable knowledge or information.