Plant Community Structure Along an Environmental Gradient Can Often Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

Plant community structure along an environmental gradient can often be explained by

• A)differences among species in their competitive abilities.
• B)differences among species in their abilities to tolerate stress.
• C)differences among species in their resistance to herbivores.
• D)a trade-off among species with respect to competitive ability and stress tolerance.

Differentiate between various research methods used in psychology and their applicability in different contexts.

Understand critical thinking principles and their application in evaluating psychological claims and evidence.

Recognize common misconceptions about psychological science and its practitioners.

Understand the goals of psychology and the methods used to achieve them, including descriptive, explanatory, predictive, and control strategies.

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