An Introduction to Psychology:
The Science of Mind and Behavior

Table of Contents


Glossary


Natural Selection

Differences in the reproductive success of individuals due to differences in their physical, mental, or behavioral characteristics.

Natural selection occurs when particular individuals produce a greater number of offspring than other individuals because their physical, mental, or behavioral characteristics help them to adapt better to their environments.


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