The Demographic Lesson Learned from the Rats of NIMH Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The demographic lesson learned from the rats of NIMH is that

• A) high density can lead to dysfunctional demographic behavior.
• B) rat behavior is significantly different from that of humans.
• C) as the population increases in a fixed space, the fertility rate begins to rise.
• D) increased density lowers the ability to establish meaningful relationships.

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Total Utility

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