What Is the Textbook Authors' View of Jargon

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the textbook authors' view of jargon?

• A)Jargon can be used effectively as a display of disciplinary expertise.
• B)Jargon is preferred,because it filters out nonexpert readers.
• C)In order to include nonexperts in the reading audience,jargon must be avoided at all costs.
• D)Professional language is preferred to jargon-filled language,which can be confusing and off-putting.

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Definitions:

Parent-Offspring Conflict

A situation in evolutionary biology where the interests of a parent and its offspring differ, leading to conflicts over resources.

Siblicide

The act of killing one's own sibling, occurring in some animal species as a competitive behavior for resources.

Adult Mortality

The rate at which adults in a population die, which can influence population dynamics and evolutionary strategies.

Egg Guarding

The behavioral practice by which one or both parents protect their eggs from predators and environmental hazards to ensure successful hatching.