What Is a Characteristic That Makes an Organism Able to Survive

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic that makes an organism able to survive and reproduce in its environment?

• A) culture
• B) selection
• C) analogy
• D) adaptation
• E) homology

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Definitions:

Parental Influences

The effect that parents have on their children’s development, behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, through their parenting styles, practices, and examples.

Divorce-Stress-Adjustment Perspective

A theoretical framework that examines how individuals cope with the stress of divorce and adjust to changes in their lives and relationships.

Selection Perspective

A viewpoint in psychology that suggests individuals selectively choose environments that complement their heredity.

Socially Competent

The capability to interact effectively and appropriately with others in a variety of social contexts.