In Hybrid Zones Where Reinforcement Is Occurring, You Should See

question 34

Multiple Choice

In hybrid zones where reinforcement is occurring, you should see a decline in

• A) speciation.
• B) mutation rates.
• C) gene flow between distinct gene pools.
• D) hybrid sterility.
• E) the genetic distinctness of two gene pools.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method used in behavioral psychology to gradually train or teach an organism to perform a specific behavior by reinforcing successive approximations of the target behavior.

Reminders

Alerts, prompts, or cues used to recall or recognize information, tasks, or responsibilities that might otherwise be forgotten.

Treats

Small rewards or gifts given to someone or oneself, usually as a form of positive reinforcement or celebration.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, offering predictable reinforcement patterns.