While Conducting Research with a Small Population in South America

question 19

Multiple Choice

While conducting research with a small population in South America you note that an overwhelming majority of individuals exhibit signs of a specific genetic abnormality.This is most likely the result of:

• A)natural selection.
• B)the founder effect.
• C)extinction.
• D)gene flow.

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Definitions:

Echolalia

The automatic and immediate repetition of words or phrases spoken by others, often observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and certain other conditions.

Pronoun Reversal

A linguistic phenomenon often observed in the language development of children where they incorrectly use personal pronouns (e.g., referring to themselves as "you" and to others as "I").

Language Disturbance

Disorders affecting the comprehension and use of language, including difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding spoken or written language.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave in certain situations.