Some Prey Species Discourage Predators with Chemicals That Are Poisonous,irritating,foul

question 87

Multiple Choice

Some prey species discourage predators with chemicals that are poisonous,irritating,foul smelling,or bad tasting.What is this called?

• A) chemotoxicity
• B) biological warfare
• C) chemical warfare
• D) behavioral warfare
• E) behavioral strategies

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Definitions:

Preconscious

A term in psychoanalytic theory referring to thoughts and feelings not immediately in conscious awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.

Conscious

Conscious refers to the state of being aware of one's own existence, thoughts, emotions, and surroundings.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as the moral center, imposing ethical standards and social rules.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.