Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About MacArthur

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about MacArthur and Wilson's island equilibrium model?

• A) As the number of species on an island increases, the emigration rate decreases.
• B) Competitive exclusion is less likely on an island that has large numbers of species.
• C) Small islands receive few new immigrant species.
• D) Islands closer to the mainland have higher extinction rates.

Discuss the importance of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards in motivating behavior and learning.

Analyze the role of parenting styles and external environments on the development of achievement attitudes among children.

Describe the empirical evidence related to sexual orientation and identity, including genetic influences and societal attitudes.

Understand the psychological and physiological components of emotions and their relation to motivation.

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Definitions:

Hormonal Stress Theory

The hypothesis suggesting that stress responses are mediated by hormones, particularly those secreted by the adrenal glands, affecting the body's ability to deal with stressors.

Chronic Stress

A state of ongoing and continuous stress that can negatively affect an individual's physical and mental health over time.

Immune-System Functioning

The processes and activities through which the immune system protects the body from infections, diseases, and other foreign substances.

Preoperational Stage

Piaget’s second stage of cognitive development, lasting from about two to seven years of age, during which thought is more symbolic than sensorimotor thought.