Which of the Following Is an Important Assumption of the Optimal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important assumption of the optimal diet model?

• A) Food patches contain identical food items.
• B) The population contains both specialists and generalists.
• C) Food items are encountered one at a time.
• D) The travel time between patches is constant.
• E) The hunger level of a forager affects its behavior.

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Definitions:

Adaptation Threshold

The limit to which an organism or a system can adapt to changes in conditions or stimuli.

Difference Threshold

The smallest amount of change in a stimulus that can be detected as different from the original stimulus.

Subliminal Threshold

The level below which a stimulus is not consciously detected but can still influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Stimulation

The action of arousing interest, excitement, or activity in someone or something.