If Our Planet Were a Place Where Each Individual Has

question 73

Multiple Choice

If our planet were a place where each individual has the opportunity to acquire all necessary resources (including mates) and each individual reproduces one offspring in his or her lifetime, what impact would this have on the process of evolution by natural selection?

• A)It would not occur, because there would be no opportunity for some traits to be passed on more often than other traits.
• B)It would not change, because there would still be some individuals who were better than others.
• C)It would not occur because there would be no differences between individuals.
• D)It would have no impact on natural selection, but it would lead to an increase in the proliferation of mutations.

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Definitions:

Role-Related Behavior

The ways in which an individual acts in a particular situation, usually gained through modeling and social learning experiences.

Typical Responses

The ways individuals usually adjust.

State Characteristics

Temporary attributes or conditions of an individual that can change depending on circumstances, unlike more stable trait characteristics.

Minnesota Multiphasic

Refers to the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology.