In Cladistics,_______________ Is(are)the Primary Criterion Used to Classify Organisms

question 47

Multiple Choice

In cladistics,_______________ is(are) the primary criterion used to classify organisms.

• A)ecological niche
• B)common ancestry
• C)mating behavior
• D)observable traits
• E)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Anchoring Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual's decisions or estimates are influenced by an initial piece of information (anchor).

Cognitive Bias

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, where individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that entails searching through the available alternatives until an acceptability threshold is met, rather than seeking the optimal solution.