Each Time He Steps Up to the Plate,a Baseball Player

question 149

Multiple Choice

Each time he steps up to the plate,a baseball player touches the bill of his cap three times,just as he did before hitting a home run in a previous game.Which principle accounts for his actions?

• A) modeling
• B) reminiscence
• C) positive transfer
• D) superstitious behavior

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Definitions:

General Lineage

An evolutionary framework understanding species as entities within a continuous tree of life, with each species having a unique lineage in the context of evolution.

Polar Bears

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Polyploid Speciation

A form of speciation where the number of chromosomes in the genome of a new species is doubled or increased.

Self-Fertilization

A form of reproduction in which an organism fertilizes itself, often leading to a decrease in genetic diversity over time.