The Number or Variety of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems in an Area

question 58

Multiple Choice

The number or variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in an area is called

• A) ecological diversity.
• B) species diversity.
• C) functional diversity.
• D) biodiversity.
• E) genetic diversity.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy procedure that uses classical conditioning to evoke new responses to stimuli that are triggering unwanted behaviors; includes exposure therapies and aversive conditioning.

Unwanted Responses

Reactions or behaviors that are not desired or intended, often occurring in a psychological or physiological context.

New Responses

Fresh or novel reactions or actions made in response to stimuli or situations that have not been encountered before.

Insight Therapies

A variety of therapies that aim to improve psychological functioning by increasing the client’s awareness of underlying motives and defenses.