In Which of the Following Situations Would You Expect to Find

question 28

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would you expect to find the largest number of K-selected individuals?

• A)a recently abandoned farm field
• B)a shifting sand dune community
• C)an old-growth (virgin)forest
• D)a coastline after a hurricane
• E)a newly emergent volcanic island

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Positive Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a method of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable event or outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

A method in behavior psychology that strengthens a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.

Increases

Refers to a situation or condition becoming larger, greater, or more in number; often associated with growth or expansion in various contexts.