Darwin Proposed the Theory of Sexual Selection to Account for

question 23

Multiple Choice

Darwin proposed the theory of sexual selection to account for

• A)how organisms respond to the hostile forces of nature.
• B)genetic diversity.
• C)traits that seem to impede survival.
• D)Freudian theory.

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Definitions:

Response Class

A group of behaviors that serve the same function or produce the same outcome, even though they may look different.

Teacher's Attention

The focus or notice that a teacher gives to their students, which can serve as a form of reinforcement in the classroom.

Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli, often studied in psychology to understand the underlying factors influencing human actions.

Deprivation

A period of time prior to a training session during which an individual does not experience the reinforcer in order to increase the reinforcer's effectiveness.