Test Bank for a Topical Approach to Lifespan Development 8th Edition by John Santrock Chapter 02 Biological Beginnings

Test Bank for a Topical Approach to Lifespan Development 8th Edition by John Santrock Chapter 02 Biological Beginnings

Multiple Choice Questions
1. (p. 49) As the environment changes, some species adapt in a way that helps
them survive and
reproduce, while other species do not adapt well and die. This process is called A. canalization.
B. sociobiology.
C. natural selection.
D. genetic inheritance.
APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span development. Topic: Natural Selection
 2-1
2. (p. 49) Natural selection favors individuals of a species that are best able
to _____ and
_____.
A. survive; reproduce
B. find food; hide
C. survive change; adapt
D. change; adapt
APA Outcome: 1.1
APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss the evolutionary perspective on life-span development. Topic: Natural Selection