Which of the Following Was One of the Critical Observations

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the critical observations made by Darwin to explain the diversity of life on earth?

• A) Animals that live where there is a shortage of resources have more adaptations.
• B) Not all animals that are born will survive and reproduce.
• C) There is more fossil evidence from plants than animals.
• D) Structural changes that happen within an individual's lifespan can be passed down to their offspring.

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Definitions:

Laboratory Studies

Research conducted in a controlled environment where variables can be manipulated and observed.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thinking in how we feel and what we do, aiming to treat mental disorders by changing dysfunctional thought patterns.

Maladaptive Thoughts

Negative thinking patterns that are counterproductive and interfere with a person's ability to effectively cope with challenges and emotions.

Irrational Thoughts

Thoughts that lack reason or understanding, often not based on reality or logical reasoning, typically associated with anxiety and depression.