In Order to Prevent Coyotes from Killing Ranchers' Sheep, Pieces

question 420

Multiple Choice

In order to prevent coyotes from killing ranchers' sheep, pieces of sheep flesh have been laced with lithium chloride, a nausea-inducing drug. It is hoped that the coyote will then associate the nausea with the sheep and become less likely to kill them. This applied research capitalize son the phenomenon of

• A)fixed action patterns
• B)positive reinforcement
• C)preparedness
• D)negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

1,2-dichloroethene

An organic compound with the formula C2H2Cl2, existing as two geometric isomers: cis and trans, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of other chemicals.

Isomeric Form

Refers to molecules that have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms or orientation in space, leading to different physical and chemical properties.

Dipole Moment

A measure of the separation of positive and negative charges in a system, indicating the polarity of a chemical bond or molecule.

Intermolecular Attractions

Forces which cause attraction between molecules, influencing the physical properties of substances; includes hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces.