Evolution improves the fitness of the population, which is defined as ____
a. the number of copies of one's genes that endure in later generations
b. survival of the individual
c. ability to adapt to a variety of environments
d. overall health and well-being
a
You might also like to view...
The ability of a study to find a statistically significant effect when a genuine effect exists is called ______.
A. power B. prediction C. probability D. performance
Which of the following dramatically increases when there is a death in the family, trouble at work, a marital conflict, or other emotionally-charged events?
a. deep sleep delta waves b. beta waves and sleep spindles c. NREM sleep d. REM sleep
Which statement concerning self-esteem is TRUE?
A. Adolescents' levels of self-esteem do not vary by context. B. Parental rules lead to lower levels of self-esteem in adolescents. C. Levels of parental affection are inversely related to self-esteem levels in adolescents. D. A harmonious child-parent relationship tends to lead to higher levels of self- esteem in adolescents.
In which one of the following settings would psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and other health-care professionals use psychological tests?
a. educational B. organizational C. informational D. clinical