Which Categories Are in the Correct Order, from Most Inclusive

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which categories are in the correct order, from most inclusive to least inclusive?

• A) phylum, kingdom, domain, species
• B) species, phylum, domain, kingdom
• C) kingdom, species, phylum, domain
• D) domain, kingdom, phylum, species

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Definitions:

B. F. Skinner

An American psychologist best known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.

ERG Theory

A need-based theory of motivation proposed by Clayton Alderfer, ERG theory involves three rather than five levels of needs, and also allows for someone to regress from a higher-level need to a lower-level need.

Ratio Schedules

Are partial reinforcement schedules in which behavior is reinforced as a function of how many times the behavior occurs—for example, rewarding someone every fifth time a desired behavior occurs.

Continuous Schedules

Work schedules or production plans that operate non-stop, typically 24 hours a day, often applied in industries that require constant operation.