Which of the Following Methods Would Be Most Effective in Preventing

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods would be most effective in preventing the evolution of pesticide resistance?

• A)Using more pesticide whenever resistance appears in the pest population
• B)Applying pesticides to the soil before planting and after harvesting a crop
• C)Using pesticides only during major outbreaks of pests
• D)Using crop rotation and biological controls instead of pesticides

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

The use of reward and punishment to alter behavior, based on the principles of operant conditioning.

Behavior Frequency

The count of how often a specific behavior or action is performed over a set period of time.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the number of responses required for a reward varies, often leading to high and steady rates of response.

Commission

A form of payment or an instruction to perform a particular task or service, often based on a percentage of sales made.