Which of the Following Terms Might Be Used to Describe

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms might be used to describe best mental shortcuts?

• A)base-rate fallacy
• B)hindsight bias
• C)illusion of control
• D)heuristic

---

Definitions:

Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis

A concept in ecology suggesting that biodiversity is highest when ecological disturbances occur at a moderate level, neither too rare nor too frequent.

Species Diversity

The variety and abundance of different species within a specific region or ecosystem, reflecting the number of species and their relative numbers.

Moderate Disturbances

Environmental or ecological changes of a medium intensity that can affect ecosystem dynamics.

Fertile Soil

Soil that is rich in nutrients and minerals, ideal for growing plants and crops.