Which of the Following Examples Illustrates a Cyclical Fluctuation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples illustrates a cyclical fluctuation?

• A) A new disease is introduced into a population of humans and 15 percent of the humans die.
• B) A population of snowy owls decreases when weasel populations decrease.
• C) A ban on the pesticide DDT precedes an increase in a bald eagle population.
• D) A small population of lizards is introduced on an island and resources are unlimited.

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Definitions:

Emotional Stability

A personality trait characterized by the consistency of an individual’s moods and emotions over time, indicating less susceptibility to emotional turmoil.

Five-factor Model

A theoretical model describing personality through five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Core Self-evaluations

A personality trait concept that refers to fundamental assessments individuals make about their self-worth and capabilities.

Emotional Stability

The ability of an individual to maintain emotional balance and remain calm and composed under pressure.