What Has Occurred When Natural Selection Results in a Shift

question 78

Multiple Choice

What has occurred when natural selection results in a shift toward the average of a range of genetic expressions for a particular trait? 

• A) stabilizing natural selection 
• B) directional natural selection 
• C) discontinuous natural selection 
• D) diversifying natural selection

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Definitions:

Affect Balance

The ratio of positive to negative emotional experiences in one's life.

Positive Emotional Experiences

Occurrences that induce feelings of happiness, joy, or other pleasurable emotions.

Affect Balance

The ratio of positive to negative affect or emotions experienced, reflecting an individual's overall emotional well-being.

Negative Emotions

Unpleasant or undesired feelings such as sadness, anger, anxiety, or jealousy, which can impact thought processes, behavior, and well-being.