Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Paedomorphosis

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of paedomorphosis?

• A)starfish regenerating severed limbs
• B)rapid evolution in a small,isolated population
• C)two species evolving a similar appearance
• D)insects that can reproduce in larval stages without reaching mature development stages

Understand the concepts of positive and negative reinforcement and punishment in behavior modification.

Identify and explain the role of token economies in behavior modification.

Distinguish between various learning principles such as shaping, the Premack principle, and cognitive maps.

Recognize the impact of immediate versus delayed consequences on behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Frequency Polygon

A graphic display of a frequency distribution in which the frequency of each score is plotted on the vertical axis, with the plotted points connected by straight lines.

Line Graph

A graphical representation of data where individual data points are connected by straight lines to show trends over time or categories.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change; essential for research to assess its effects in an experiment.

Interval Scale

A type of measurement scale that allows for the quantification and comparison of the magnitude of differences between items, but does not have a true zero point.