How Was Darwin Influenced by Thomas Malthus's Work on Population

question 4

Multiple Choice

How was Darwin influenced by Thomas Malthus's work on population growth?

• A) Darwin was interested in Malthus's examination of population changes in pea plants.
• B) Darwin was influenced by Malthus's work on demography and population responses to food availability.
• C) Darwin liked the concept of Latin taxonomic classification as it pertained to human groups.
• D) Darwin was greatly influenced by research on acquired characteristics.

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Definitions:

Leadership Categorization Theory

A theoretical perspective suggesting that individuals categorize leaders based on congruence between leader attributes and prototypes of leadership.

Prototypical Characteristics

describe the attributes that are most representative or characteristic of a particular category or class, especially in defining group membership.

Female Leaders

Women who hold positions of authority and responsibility in guiding, directing, or managing others.

Leadership Categorization Theory

A theory that suggests people evaluate leaders based on how closely their behaviors and traits match prototypes of leadership.