You're Watching a Show on TV About the History of Scientific

question 35

Multiple Choice

You're watching a show on TV about the history of scientific thought in Europe prior to 1800.At that time:

• A)all species were believed to have evolved from a common ancestor.
• B)all forms were thought to have been created by God and to remain constant over time.
• C)most species were thought to go extinct over time.
• D)evolution was attributed to natural selection acting upon genetic variation.

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Definitions:

Biological Explanations

Descriptions of phenomena or behaviors based on biological factors, such as genetics, biochemistry, or anatomy.

Information Processing

The way human beings take in, use, and store information.

Efficiency of Cognition

The effectiveness with which the brain processes information, often relating to speed and accuracy in cognitive tasks.

Seriation

The ability to arrange objects in order according to a particular characteristic, like size or color, a key concept in cognitive development.