Which of the Following Statements Best Exemplifies the Principle of Selective

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best exemplifies the principle of selective pressures?

• A) the environmental pressures felt by selection
• B) the environmental pressures felt by populations
• C) the environmental pressures felt by species
• D) the environmental pressures felt by organisms

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Definitions:

Fear and Affiliation

A psychological theory suggesting that people seek the company of others when they are afraid.

Innate Predisposition

A natural tendency or inclination present at birth, influencing behaviors, preferences, or responses.

Instinct Theory

The belief that behaviors are motivated by instincts, which are innate patterns of response to specific stimuli.

Monkeys Reared

The process of raising and caring for young monkeys, which can include aspects of socialization, feeding, and environmental exposure.