CDE 232 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Birth Weight, Fetus, Trophoblast
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Definition: idea that the species best suited for the environment will survive while other species will not. The red fox and the white fox live in a snowy environment. The red fox is quickly found by prey because of its inability to blend in. Due to natural selection, the white fox survives while the red fox has been eliminated. Individualism: the characteristics of being a stand-alone person or self sufficient. Example: taking responsibility, making independent decisions, and becoming financially independent. Other cultures view different events as coming of age for example some countries determine that once you have completed military training, you are an adult. The united states has a very individualistic outlook on growing up, as you are often told you can grow up to be anything you want . Collectivism: acting for the good of the group, usually your family as an adult.
