Many Species of Snakes Lay Eggs

question 46

Multiple Choice

Many species of snakes lay eggs. However, in the forests of northern Minnesota where growing seasons are short, only live-bearing snake species are present. This trend toward species that perform live birth in a particular environment is an example of

• A) natural selection.
• B) sexual selection.
• C) species selection.
• D) goal direction in evolution.
• E) directed selection.

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Definitions:

Proactive Coping

Active measures taken in advance of a potentially stressful situation in order to prevent its occurrence or to minimize its consequences.

Emotion-focused Coping

A stress management strategy where individuals try to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress, rather than dealing directly with the problem itself.

Problem-focused Coping

A coping strategy aimed at addressing the root cause of stress or a problem, rather than the symptoms or emotional response to the problem.

Primary Appraisal

An initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor or threatening event as irrelevant, benign-positive, or stressful.