What Is a Phenotypic Adaptation,and What Makes It Possible

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is a phenotypic adaptation,and what makes it possible?

• A) It is a genotypic adaptation that is expressed in the phenotype. It is made possible by the close relationship between our manifest biology and our genes.
• B) It occurs when genetic changes occur during an individual's lifetime. It is made possible by human genetic plasticity.
• C) It is a phenotypic adaptation made possible by culture's power over biology.
• D) It happens when adaptive changes occur during an individual's lifetime. It is made possible by human biological plasticity, our ability to change in response to the environments we encounter as we grow.
• E) It is a biological adaptation that occurs during an individual's lifetime and, if critical enough to survival, will actually modify the genotype.

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Definitions:

Accommodation

Piagetian concept of adjusting schemes to fit new information and experiences.

Assimilation

Piagetian concept of the incorporation of new information into existing knowledge.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, achieved when opposing forces or influences are equal.

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.