Figure 29.5 -Which of the Following Might Be a Result of Adding

question 9

Multiple Choice

Figure 29.5

-Which of the following might be a result of adding a secondary consumer (a species that feeds on primary consumers) to the aquatic ecosystem illustrated above?

• A)a decrease in the number of primary consumers
• B)a decrease in the population of decomposers
• C)an increase in atmospheric CO₂
• D)an increase in the population of scavengers
• E)a decrease in the carbon sink

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

Continuous reinforcement is a learning process in which a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where rewards or punishments are given only some of the time a desired behavior occurs, leading to more resilient behavioral patterns.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resilient behavior.

Consistent Punishment

A disciplinary approach where the consequences for undesirable behaviors are applied reliably and predictably.