Darwin

question 13

Multiple Choice

Darwin

• A) was reluctant to publish his theories
• B) wrote his theory of natural selection while still on board the Beagle
• C) published his theories as soon as he returned from his voyage on the Beagle
• D) was not concerned with public opinion and did not mind if his theories were criticized
• E) knew his friends and colleagues would not be affected by the publication of his theory

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Negative Affect

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