The Scientific Method Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

The Scientific Method is:

• A) interdisciplinary
• B) useful in studying personality disorders
• C) can study normal and abnormal behaviors
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Speciation

The evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species, primarily through genetic divergence and reproductive isolation.

Evolutionary Processes

The natural mechanisms that lead to changes in genetic composition of populations over successive generations.

Cladogenesis

An evolutionary splitting event where a single lineage divides into two distinct lineages, leading to increased biodiversity.

Anagenesis

The gradual evolution of a species to a new form, without branching or diversification into multiple species.