Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)Charles Darwin was the first person to conceive of the idea of evolution.
• B)The concept of evolution was the result of a long chain of discoveries and hypotheses.
• C)The theory of evolution was not developed by one person.
• D)Thomas R.Malthus's "Essay on the Principles of Population" was influential on Darwin and Wallace in their conceptualization of natural selection.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, beginning around age 11, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly and logically about hypothetical situations.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, decision-making, and memory processing, particularly known for its role in fear responses.

Adolescent Brain

Refers to the developing brain during adolescence, characterized by significant changes in structure and function, impacting behavior and cognition.