Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback loop?

• A) A small island is home to both wolves and deer. When the deer have high numbers, the wolves have plenty of prey to feed pups and their numbers increase. When the deer are heavily predated upon, the deer numbers decrease causing some of the wolves to starve.
• B) Grass begins to grow on a recently plowed field.
• C) Locusts begin to swarm, and when they encounter other non-swarming locusts, they too being to swarm.
• D) A person is driving and is cut off by another driver, this causes the person to become angry and they begin to drive more aggressively, cutting off other drivers.

Understand the distinction between parameters and statistics.

Describe the process and importance of stratified sampling in research.

Explain the significance of random assignment in experimental design.

Understand the concept of binomial probability and its approximation by the normal distribution.

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Definitions:

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptance that certain things are true or real, often without empirical evidence.

Attitudes

Mental and emotional entities that predispose an individual to respond to other people, objects, or institutions in a positive or negative way.

Dislikes

Feelings of aversion or distaste towards certain objects, individuals, or situations.

Personality

A set of enduring behavioral characteristics and internal predispositions for reacting to your environment.