What Is Preadaptation

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is preadaptation?

• A)the series of apparent adaptations that are never actually used
• B)the use of an anatomical feature in a way unrelated to the feature's original function
• C)an anatomical feature used in the manner for which it was originally selected
• D)a phenomenon that occurs before natural selection can occur

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Definitions:

Placebo Treatment Group

A group of participants in a research study who receive a sham or inert treatment, allowing researchers to measure the placebo effect.

Placebo Control Group

A group in experimental research receiving a placebo or sham intervention, used to compare against the group receiving the actual intervention to measure its effect.

Manipulation Checks

Procedures used in experimental research to verify that the manipulations of independent variables have the intended effect on participants.

Salience

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; in research, it refers to features that stand out and are likely to influence perceptions and behaviors.