Sam Is Studying the Interaction Between Porcupines, Pinion Pine Trees

question 44

Multiple Choice

Sam is studying the interaction between porcupines, pinion pine trees, and pine bark beetles. Over the course of his study in Colorado, he observes the behaviors of 25 porcupines, records the location of 151 pinion pines, and traps 332 beetles. How many populations does his study include?

• A) 1
• B) 3
• C) 508
• D) 151
• E) There is not enough information to answer the question.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory capable of storing information for an extended period, from hours to decades.

Perceiving Information

The cognitive process of interpreting sensory input to construct a meaningful understanding of the environment.

Phonological Loop

A component of working memory model that deals with auditory information, consisting of the phonological store (which holds words we hear) and the articulatory rehearsal process (which allows us to repeat words in our head).