10 Questions
Which scientist proposed the theory of acquired characteristics?
Lamarck
What is the main focus of Operant Conditioning Theories?
Ontogenetic causes
Which observation influenced the idea that the Earth is older than previously thought?
Change due to natural forces
What is the main idea behind the concept of descent with modification?
All organisms are related through descent from a common ancestor
What is the key influence for artificial selection?
Breeding for traits
According to Thomas Malthus, what are the four necessary conditions for natural selection?
Reproduction, inheritance, variation, competition
What is the focus of proximate explanations in psychology?
Development of the individual
What do ultimate explanations in psychology address?
The adaptive significance of a trait or behavior over evolutionary time
What is the process by which the form and behavior of organisms in a population that are best adapted to the environment increase in frequency relative to less well adaptive forms?
Natural selection
According to Thomas Malthus, what is the struggle for existence driven by?
Competition for limited resources
Test your knowledge on the overview of Darwinian Theory and the concept of "Deep Time". Explore the geological time scale and the after-the-fact method. Discover the possible causes and observation examples from psychology, including psychoanalysis and operant conditioning theories. Dive into the focus on ontogenetic causes and explore why males often outperform females on tests of mental rotation ability.
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