A Population Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

A population is:

• A)a group of organisms that can successfully interbreed in nature but do not interbreed with other such groups.
• B)all the members of a species that live in a defined geographic region at the same time.
• C)all the different species that live in a defined geographic area at the same time.
• D)a group of different species that share common features.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcer

A type of reinforcement strategy where a reward is given only some of the time after the desired behavior is exhibited.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus like food or water, which does not require learning to become pleasurable or desirable.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are provided after a specific and constant period of time has passed.

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a random period has elapsed following a response.