The Term for a Simultaneous Action of Natural Selection on Each

question 31

Multiple Choice

The term for a simultaneous action of natural selection on each side of the host-pathogen interaction is known as a(n)

• A)evolutionary arms race.
• B)antagonistic pleiotropy.
• C)mutualism.
• D)trade-off.

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Definitions:

Phallic

Pertains to the third stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, focusing on the pleasure center around the genital area during the ages of 3 to 6 years.

Anal Character

A term from psychoanalytic theory referring to a personality type resulting from a fixation at the anal stage of development, characterized by orderliness, stubbornness, and a focus on control.

Oral Character

A personality type in psychoanalytic theory associated with issues in the oral stage of development, such as dependency.

Phallic Stage

In psychoanalytic theory, the stage of psychosexual development from about 4 to 7 years of age in which the physical focus of the libido is the penis (for boys) and its absence (for girls).