Refer to the Figure

question 20

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.

-Which statement best explains the downward trend that follows the peak of each curve?

• A) Low soil moisture limits the activity of decomposers.
• B) Soils with over one half of the water content indicated have concentrations of oxygen that are too low for optimal rates of decomposition.
• C) Soils with extremely high water content are unable to sustain decomposition activity.
• D) Soils with over one half the water content indicated increases the metabolic rate of decomposers.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

is a behavioral strategy that involves rewarding a desirable behavior to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral training technique where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a particular behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Negative Punishment

Negative punishment, a concept in behavioral psychology, involves the removal of a desirable stimulus following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease that behavior's occurrence.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.