Which of the Following Statements About Adaptive Radiations Is True

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about adaptive radiations is true?

• A) They occur only on islands.
• B) They frequently follow mass extinctions.
• C) They begin when populations differentiate genetically in response to environmental differences.
• D) Both b and c
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Instinctive Drift

When operant behavior deteriorates despite continued reinforcement due to the elicitation of instinctive behaviors.

Behavior Systems Approach

A theoretical perspective emphasizing that behavior is organized into systems that are adapted for specific functions or goals, influenced by evolutionary history and current environmental circumstances.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Enhance Existing Organization

A cognitive process that involves integrating new information into already existing frameworks or structures of knowledge.