Which of the Following Studies Would a Community Ecologist Undertake

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would a community ecologist undertake to learn about competitive interactions?
I.selectivity of nest sites among cavity-nesting songbirds
II. the grass species preferred by grazing pronghorn antelope and bison
III.stomach analysis of brown trout and brook trout in streams where they coexist

• A) only I and II
• B) only I and III
• C) only II and III
• D) I, II, and III

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Definitions:

Groupthink

An occurrence in a group setting where the urge for consensus or uniformity leads to unreasonable or maladaptive choices in decision-making.

Direct Pressure

A form of influence where individuals are explicitly urged or coerced by others to engage in certain behaviors or make specific choices.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Agreement-At-Any-Cost

A situation where individuals prioritize reaching an agreement over the quality or implications of the agreement itself.