Which Statement Describes How Individuals of a Prey Species Alter

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes how individuals of a prey species alter their foraging decisions in the presence of predators?

• A) A mouse spends more time foraging in open habitat when an owl is present.
• B) A deer spends more time foraging in open meadow when wolves are absent.
• C) A small fish spends more time feeding in an area frequented by heron.
• D) A mother bird feeds her nestlings more when cats are nearby.

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Definitions:

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by warmth, friendliness, and tactfulness.

Big Five

A model outlining five broad dimensions of human personality traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Personality Factors

Traits or characteristics that consistently influence an individual's behavior and attitudes, often categorized in models such as the Big Five.

Gender Role Orientation

The societal norms and expectations associated with behavior considered appropriate for males and females.