Justin's Ability to Control the Intrusion of Other Thoughts While

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Multiple Choice

Justin's ability to control the intrusion of other thoughts while he is trying to focus on the material at hand is growing.According to research,this development is believed to be due to

• A) the development of mnemonics.
• B) neurological maturation.
• C) organization.
• D) reiteration.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than by the "vertical" transmission of DNA from parent to offspring.

dN/dS Ratio

A measure used in genetic studies to quantify the relative rate of non-synonymous (dN) to synonymous (dS) mutations, indicating selective pressure.

Neutrally

In a manner that is unbiased, not favoring one side, or in genetics, referring to mutations that do not affect an organism's fitness.

Positive Selection

The evolutionary process by which alleles that confer a fitness advantage increase in frequency within a population, leading to adaptation.