If K (Carrying Capacity) for a Population Is 1,200, and R

question 11

Multiple Choice

If K (carrying capacity) for a population is 1,200, and r = 0.9, which of the following populations will show the greatest increase over the course of one year assuming exponential growth?

• A)N = 100
• B)N = 200
• C)N = 300
• D)N = 700
• E)N = 900

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

An innate reinforcing stimulus like nourishment or shelter, which does not require learning to be effective in enhancing behavior.

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Negative Contrast Effects

A psychological phenomenon where an individual's perception of an option is negatively influenced by a comparison with a better option.

Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which can be either positive (by adding a stimulus) or negative (by removing a stimulus).