Which of the Following Is a True Statement

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement?

• A) Primary succession occurs after disturbances, such as forest fires.
• B) Secondary succession only occurs after human intervention.
• C) Primary succession tends to take a longer period of time than secondary succession.
• D) It typically takes 25 years or less for a climax community to develop after a disturbance.

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Definitions:

Unlearning

The process of forgetting or discarding previously acquired knowledge or behaviors.

Genetic Dispositions

Inherited tendencies or vulnerabilities to exhibit traits or behaviors, including susceptibility to diseases.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior modification that involves rewarding a desired behavior in order to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.