________ Is the Study of Controls Over the Distribution and Abundance

question 23

Short Answer

________ is the study of controls over the distribution and abundance of living things.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Defence

The subconscious avoidance or modification of perceiving threatening or emotionally disturbing information to protect the self.

Contrast Effects

Previously interviewed job applicants affect an interviewer’s perception of a current applicant, leading to an exaggeration of differences between applicants.

Fundamental Attribution Error

This refers to the tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of external factors.

Distinctiveness Cue

A feature or characteristic that makes an object, person, or group stand out from others.