Suppose a Small Population of Deer Is Introduced to an Island

question 10

Essay

Suppose a small population of deer is introduced to an island. All the original males have 6 to 10 points on their antlers, and the average male has 8 points. After several generations, if most males have antlers with 10 points and no males have 6 points, this is an example of ________ selection.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, through positive or negative stimuli.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the probability of a particular behavioral response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.

Stop Sign

A traffic sign designed to inform drivers that they must come to a complete stop and not proceed until it is safe to do so.

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.