Which of the Following Observations Helped Darwin Shape His Concept

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations helped Darwin shape his concept of descent with modification?

• A) Species diversity declines farther from the equator.
• B) Fewer species live on islands than on the nearest continents.
• C) Birds live on islands located farther from the mainland than the birds' maximum nonstop flight distance.
• D) South American temperate plants are more similar to the tropical plants of South America than to the temperate plants of Europe.

Understand the fight-or-flight response and its physiological basis.

Recognize how stress influences disease vulnerability and immune system functioning.

Describe the role of the sympathetic nervous system in stress responses.

Identify coping mechanisms and stress responses, including the tend-and-befriend response.

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Definitions:

Focus Group

A research method involving a small, diverse group of people who discuss a particular subject or product, providing feedback and insights.

Debriefing Session

A meeting held after the completion of a task or event to review what happened and to learn from the experience.

Urban Community

A densely populated area within a city characterized by diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Recent Immigrants

Individuals or families who have moved to a new country from their country of origin relatively recently, adjusting to a new culture and society.