Which One of the Following Statements About Gradualism and Punctuated

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about gradualism and punctuated equilibrium is false?

• A)Darwin's publication,On the Origin of Species,changed the view of evolution from gradualism to that of punctuated equilibrium.
• B)The pace of evolution according to the theory of gradualism is like the pace during stasis according to the theory of punctuated equilibrium.
• C)According to the theory of punctuated equilibrium,evolutionary change occurs only during brief periods of speciation.
• D)Stasis is likely caused by periods of stabilizing and oscillating selection.
• E)Gradualism suggests that evolutionary change is not linked to speciation.

Differentiate between classical conditioning and other forms of learning.

Identify factors influencing the strength and durability of conditioned responses.

Understand how classical conditioning explains emotional and physiological responses.

Understand theories explaining substance use and dependency, including cognitive and sociocultural theories.

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Definitions:

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Any program or message providing information or structure to change a behavior.

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