Which Statement Is NOT True About Natural Selection

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about natural selection?

• A)Directional selection occurs when one extreme phenotype is favored over another different extreme phenotype
• B)Stabilizing selection favors an intermediate phenotype over either of the extreme phenotypes
• C)Directional selection leads to the best fit phenotype in the population when the environment remains the same
• D)Disruptive selection leads to polymorphism,favoring different forms of the same species

Understand the factors contributing to individual differences in intelligence.

Analyze the results and controversies of intelligence testing across different ethnic groups.

Grasp the impact of genetic and environmental factors on intelligence.

Understand how intelligence is assessed and valued in non-Western cultures.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional

Pertains to research that involves analyzing data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Longitudinal

A research design or study that follows subjects over a period of time, allowing for the observation of long-term effects or changes.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a research study or experiment.

Impulsive

Characterized by actions taken without forethought or consideration of the consequences; spontaneous behavior.