In the Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Several Massive Losses

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, several massive losses of organisms occurred. Bison, passenger pigeons, and many other birds declined rapidly or went extinct. Most deciduous forests and prairies were replaced by agricultural fields. These changes led to

• A) an increase in biodiversity, as natural processes sped up to replace the losses.
• B) an increase in biodiversity, as citizens spontaneously responded to the losses.
• C) the rise of conservation biology, as people became concerned about biodiversity losses.
• D) an increase in the number of ecologists, who were needed to study the remaining species.

Describe the psychological functions of love according to different theories.

Understand how the need to belong affects individual behaviors and social interactions.

Identify the psychological and physiological effects of social rejection and loneliness.

Explain the role of proximity in forming relationships.

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Definitions:

Error-Prone

Error-prone describes a situation or system that is likely to make mistakes or contain errors.

Relatively Accurate

Describes information or measurements that are generally correct or precise when compared to a standard or expected value.

Eyewitness Events

Incidents or occurrences directly observed by an individual, often discussed in the context of legal justice to assess their reliability and accuracy.

Eyewitness Memory

The recall by individuals of events they have witnessed, significant in legal contexts but known for its potential for inaccuracy and susceptibility to suggestion.