Which of the Following Best Points to a Close Evolutionary

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best points to a close evolutionary relationship between two different species?

• A) Both species look highly similar.
• B) Both species eat the same foods.
• C) Both species live in the same habitat.
• D) Both species have similar mating rituals.
• E) Both species have very similar DNA.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Misers

A theory suggesting individuals prefer to minimize mental effort in decision making and problem solving, relying on heuristics and shortcuts.

Observing Behavior

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Attribution Theory

The view that people act as intuitive scientists when they observe other people’s behavior and infer explanations about why those people acted the way they did.

Intuitive Scientists

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