Sara Allows Her Dog, Isabel, to Run Freely at a Local

question 93

Multiple Choice

Sara allows her dog, Isabel, to run freely at a local dog park. When a truck drives by and its engine backfires loudly, Isabel quickly jumps up on her hind legs and barks loudly. Isabel's response illustrates

• A) an instinct.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) sensitization.
• D) a reflex.

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Definitions:

Family Planning

The method of managing how many children a family has and the spacing between their births, specifically through the use of birth control or the choice of sterilization.

Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.

Population Control

Strategies or policies aimed at regulating the growth rate of a population to ensure sustainability and prevent overpopulation.

Sterilized

Made free from all living microorganisms, often through the application of heat, radiation, or chemical agents.