You Are Doing Field Study Work with a Scientist Studying

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are doing field study work with a scientist studying spiders in the Amazon rainforest.You come across a previously undiscovered species of spider and set up a video camera with a zoom lens to observe it closely without disturbing it.You see the female spider lay two eggs,kill an ant that tried to eat one of the eggs,and preserve the ant to feed the hatchlings the next day.She lays two more eggs as soon as the two offspring grow larger and leave.When your mentor asks for a monthly update,what exciting news do you have for her about this species?

• A)It exhibits unusual r-selected tendencies.
• B)It exhibits unusual K-selected tendencies.
• C)It exhibits unusual intelligent learning tendencies.
• D)It exhibits unusual zero population growth tendencies.

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Definitions:

Moving Toward People

A behavior characterized by seeking affiliation and support from others, often discussed in the context of interpersonal relations and personality.

Neurotics

Individuals who experience high levels of anxiety, emotional instability, and excessive worrying, often related to neurotic disorders.

Basic Anxiety

A term by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that adults experience because of childhood experiences.

Neurotic Needs

Excessive psychological needs that lead to unhealthy behaviors or patterns, often resulting from unresolved anxieties or conflicts.