The Sigmoidal Relationship Between Prey Density and Per Capita Predation

question 42

Multiple Choice

The sigmoidal relationship between prey density and per capita predation rate in a type III functional response can be explained by all of the following factors, EXCEPT

• A)prey access to refuge.
• B)predator preference.
• C)recognition of prey by predator.
• D)predator density.

Recognize the role of classical conditioning in therapy and behavior modification.

Understand the basic principles of classical conditioning including conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses.

Differentiate between conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses through examples.

Appreciate the historical significance and basic findings of Pavlov's experiments with dogs.

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Definitions:

Type I Error

A mistake wherein a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, commonly termed as a "false positive."

Alpha

In statistics, often refers to the significance level used in hypothesis testing, typically set at 0.05 or 0.01, representing the probability of incorrectly rejecting the null hypothesis.

Alpha

In statistics, the threshold of probability at which the null hypothesis is rejected, often set at 0.05 or 5%.

Type I Error

The error that occurs in hypothesis testing when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, falsely indicating a significant effect or difference.