Which Is Not a Requirement for Natural Selection to Occur

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is not a requirement for natural selection to occur?

• A)Unequal reproductive success
• B)Competition for limited resources
• C)Variation in the offspring
• D)Random mating

Recognize the role of cognitive development in moral reasoning.

Understand the development of judgment and impulse control during adolescence.

Understand the limitations and critiques of traditional sexual response cycle models.

Recognize the importance of intimacy and other non-physical motivators for sexual activity.

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Definitions:

Concrete Reasoning

The ability to understand and reason about tangible, physical objects and events, rather than abstract concepts.

Analytic Thought

The process of using logic and critical reasoning to break down complex problems or ideas.

Hypothetical-Deductive Thinking

A form of reasoning which involves developing hypotheses based on what might logically occur, followed by deducing logical, testable inferences, primarily seen in scientific and mathematical problem-solving, characteristic of formal operational thought in adolescence.

Deductive Reasoning

The logical process of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion, moving from generalities to specific instances.