A Dichotomous Key Is Used to ________

question 21

Multiple Choice

A dichotomous key is used to ________.

• A) open a door
• B) identify an object or organism unknown to the user of the key
• C) classify living organisms based on evolutionary history
• D) help scientists discover new species
• E) name plants

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Definitions:

Implicit Leadership Perspective

A theory suggesting that people have preconceived notions or prototypes of what leadership qualities look like, which influence their evaluation of who is considered a leader.

Leadership Substitute

An approach or factor that makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant due to its presence, promoting independence in teams.

Self-Leadership Competencies

Refers to the set of skills and behaviors that individuals use to guide their own performance and development proactively.

Situational Leadership Model

A theory suggesting that the most effective leadership style varies depending on the maturity and capability of the followers as well as the complexity of the task.