Gradualism Asserts That __________

question 2

Multiple Choice

Gradualism asserts that __________.

• A) species sometimes undergo rapid macroevolutionary change
• B) species slowly transform into other species
• C) gaps in the fossil record cannot be explained
• D) saltation is the best interpretation of the fossil record

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immune response.

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands, involved in stress response.

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or beliefs that are not based on reason or actual experience, often unrealistic and negative, which can lead to unwelcome emotions and behaviors.

Catastrophizing

A cognitive distortion involving the irrational thought that a situation is far worse than it actually is, often seen in anxiety and depression.