If a slightly taller-than-average giraffe is capable of reaching higher leaves on trees, and this animal lives to breed and pass on its genes, what would describe this situation?
A. Darwinism
B. natural selection
C. mutation
D. selective advantage
Answer: B
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A. "live a full life now, you'll be over the hill soon" B. "any changes in reaction time are due to decreased motor and sensory abilities" C. "if you live to be 85 years old, you won't notice any change" D. "you'll probably forget unimportant information, but you'll get the big picture"
Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?
a) bipolar disorder b) conversion disorder c) a specific phobia d) schizophrenia
What term describes a child's quickness, ease of approach to new situations, intensity, and mood?
a) nature b) disposition c) temperament d) adaptability
Whiting and Edwards (1988) found what response was nearly universal regarding how older siblings responded to the birth of a younger sibling?
a. great enthusiasm and joy b. jealousy c. fear d. expectations regarding being the younger sibling's mentor