Traits that lead to mating benefits rather than survival benefits are probably:
A. the byproducts of adaptation.
B. random variations.
C. a result of survival selection.
D. a result of sexual selection.
Answer: D
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What is one of the major reasons that psychologists use operational definitions?
a) to identify extraneous variables b) to comply with legal requirements c) to allow researchers to replicate experiments d) to explain research results so that non-psychologists can understand
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He needs a single word to describe the sensation and process of hearing. As a psychology student studying the sensation and perception chapter of your textbook, you know to shout out, "_____!" Fill in the blank with correct word
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