When a Certain Form of a Trait Increases the Fitness

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a certain form of a trait increases the fitness of the individual, this allele will tend to ____ over time.​

• A) ​affect the function of vestigial structures
• B) ​lead to extinction of the population
• C) ​be eliminated from the population
• D) ​decrease in frequency in the population
• E) ​increase in frequency in the population

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Definitions:

Instrumental Aggression

Aggressive behavior aimed at achieving a specific goal or objective, rather than stemming from anger or frustration.

Reinforcement

A process in psychological and behavioral science where a behavior becomes more likely to occur due to the consequences that follow it.

Territorial Defense

Territorial defense is the behavior exhibited by animals, including humans, to protect their territory from intruders or rivals.

Moyer

Roger Moyer, recognized for his contributions to understanding aggression through research on animals and humans, suggesting that aggression may serve various functions.