Park Officials Needed to Repair the Old Mill Dam in a State

question 26

Multiple Choice

Park officials needed to repair the old mill dam in a state park and so had to drain the pond behind,killing all the animals and many of the plants in the water.After the pond reformed and many years passed,a certain species of fish established itself in the pond and remained there for more than 400 years.Which most directly describes the role of that type of fish?

• A)climax species
• B)pioneer
• C)producers
• D)invaders

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

A theory in psychology that states behavior is learned from the environment through the process of observational learning.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process where the likelihood of a behavior's occurrence is increased or decreased through reinforcement or punishment.

Stimuli

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Dysfunctional Assumptions

Negative and unhelpful beliefs that are often automatic and can influence one's behavior and emotional state.