Which of the Following Is One of the Three Important

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the three important characteristics of an adaptation?

• A) An adaptation must be a physical change.
• B) Adaptations are typically simple behavioral changes.
• C) An adaptation improves an organism's survival in its environment.
• D) An adaptation must result in a perfect match between an organism and its environment.

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Definitions:

Affect-as-information Theory

The affect-as-information theory suggests that people use their current emotions as valuable information when making judgments and decisions, assuming these emotions provide cues about the environment.

Affect-as-information Theory

The theory suggesting that people use their current emotional states to make judgments and appraisals, even if they are unaware of those emotional influences.

Current Moods

The emotional state or feeling that a person is experiencing at the present moment.

Secondary Emotion

An emotional reaction that is a response to a primary emotion; for example, feeling shame (secondary) as a result of feeling fear (primary).