Imagine That a Taxonomist Is Provided with Several Flashcards on Which

question 34

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a taxonomist is provided with several flashcards on which the names of different species are written. She would likely organize these flashcards to construct a phylogenetic tree. To do this, would she pay attention to which species belong to which genus or class?

• A)yes
• B)no

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Definitions:

Determinism

The philosophical belief that all events, including moral choices, are determined completely by previously existing causes, implying that free will is an illusion.

Mental Terms

Language or vocabulary related to psychological states, processes, disorders, or treatments.

B. F. Skinner

An American psychologist and behaviorist known for his work in developing the theory of operant conditioning, which uses consequences to modify the occurrence and form of behavior.

Evolution

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.