An Incentive Is a

question 98

Multiple Choice

An incentive is a

• A) rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of an entire species.
• B) state of deprivation that triggers arousal.
• C) positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior.
• D) state of arousal triggered by deprivation.

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Definitions:

Microevolution

Change in the genetic makeup of a species or a small group of organisms over a brief time period, regarded as evolutionary.

Speciation

Evolution of a new species.

Mass Extinctions

Events in Earth's history where large numbers of species become extinct worldwide in a relatively short geological timeframe, drastically reducing biodiversity.

Environmental Factors

Encompasses all external elements and conditions affecting an organism's life, from climate to food availability.