Darwin first conceived the idea of evolution by natural selection while he was
a. aboard the HMS Beagle.
b. in his study examining his specimens.
c. reading a book by Malthus entitled Population.
d. studying beak differences in South American finches.
e. reading a paper by Alfred Wallace.
c. reading a book by Malthus entitled Population.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. methadone b. mescaline c. GHB d. MDMA
Which person is most likely to resist the social pressure encountered from salespersons?
a. Alphos, who has high self-esteem. b. Betos, who has low social anxiety. c. Thetos, who worries what others think of him. d. Both Alphos and Betos.
The endocrine system is made up of:
a. special centers which control our language functions. b. neurons which transmit electrically charged messages. c. glands which release hormones into the bloodstream. d. none of the above