Taxonomists Strive to Include Taxa in Biological Classifications That Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

Taxonomists strive to include taxa in biological classifications that are

• A) monophyletic.
• B) paraphyletic.
• C) polyphyletic.
• D) homoplastic.
• E) monomorphic.

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Definitions:

Biofeedback Training

A technique that teaches individuals to improve their health by controlling certain bodily processes that normally happen involuntarily.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, introduced by B.F. Skinner.

Unconditioned Response

A naturally occurring response to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivating when smelling food.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a rapid response rate followed by a short pause.