Directional selection occurs when an intermediate value of some characteristic is more adaptive than the value at either end of the distribution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


F

Psychology

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Describe how shaping might be used to develop a problem behavior. Provide an example

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Roger and Amanda are attempting to define consciousness. “What is consciousness? What does consciousness consist of?” asks Roger. Amanda says, “I think it would be more helpful to think about the purpose of consciousness. For example, how does it help us adapt to our environment?” Roger takes a____ approach to defining consciousness, while Amanda takes a____ approach.?

a. ?structuralist; behavioral b. ?behavioral; structuralist c. ?functionalist; structuralist d. ?structuralist; functionalist

Psychology

Many animals release chemicals called ____________________, which cause highly specific reactions when detected by other members of the species

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Which of the following is considered a congenital problem or "birth defect"?

a. fetal alcohol syndrome b. sickle-cell anemia c. hemophilia d. muscular dystrophy

Psychology