Which of the following terms refers to Charles Darwin's principle of an evolutionary process; the process in which organisms that are best adapted to their environment will survive and, importantly, produce offspring?

A. replication
B. placebo effect
C. natural selection
D. functionalism


Answer: C

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) state-dependent encoding. B) transfer-appropriate processing. C) organizational encoding. D) suggestibility.

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a. have a healthy skepticism and believe the world is an unsafe place. b. never feel discouraged. c. never feel threatened. d. welcome life's challenges

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