In Order for Traits to Evolve by Natural Selection, Individuals

question 8

Multiple Choice

In order for traits to evolve by natural selection, individuals must experience differential reproductive success. This means that

• A) individuals differ in the types of mutations that they carry.
• B) some individuals are more likely to have a certain trait than others.
• C) the number of individuals in a population that are successful at surviving and reproducing increases over time.
• D) individuals with certain traits are more successful than others in the population at surviving and reproducing.

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Definitions:

Dynamic Social Impact

A theory suggesting that individuals in a group influence each other and over time, the group becomes more homogenous in their beliefs and behaviors.

Geographically Distributed

Pertaining to entities, individuals, or systems that are spread out across different geographic locations.

Social Comparison

Social comparison is the process by which individuals evaluate their own opinions and abilities by comparing themselves to others, to assess their worth or status.

Implicit Influence

Refers to the subtle or indirect impact that affects individuals' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors without their conscious awareness.