If Birds with Larger Beaks Are Favoured by the Environment

question 18

Multiple Choice

If birds with larger beaks are favoured by the environment, it is likely that ________ selection will occur.

• A)directional
• B)disruptive
• C)stabilizing
• D)standardizing

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A therapy technique used to replace an undesirable response to a stimulus with a desirable one.

Classical Conditioning

The method of learning through repeated association of two stimuli, wherein the first stimulus alone eventually triggers a response that was initially triggered by the second stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

An educational strategy where the strength of behaviors is manipulated through the assignment of incentives or the delivery of deterrents.

Extrinsic Rewards

External incentives given to employees or individuals, such as money, trophies, or recognition, to motivate behavior or performance.