Which Statement About Change in Communities Is True

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement about change in communities is true?

• A) Only biotic factors can be agents of change.
• B) Only abiotic factors can be agents of change.
• C) Disturbances create opportunities for some species to grow or reproduce due to the injury or death of other individuals.
• D) "Stress" and "disturbance" are interchangeable words that describe the same processes.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental discomfort arising from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, often leading to changes in beliefs or behaviors to reduce discomfort.

Aggressive Personality

An Aggressive Personality is characterized by patterns of behavior that express hostility or the desire to dominate others.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, either attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves thoughtful consideration of the arguments and evidence presented.