A Scientist Named Dr

question 79

Multiple Choice

A scientist named Dr.Burkholder hypothesized that the dinoflagellate Pfiesteria was associated with the massive die-offs of fish in North Carolina rivers.Subsequent observations supported her hypothesis.Which of the following observations would support that hypothesis?

• A) Pfiesteria was shown to be capable of living within the climatic ranges of North Carolina.
• B) A predicted increase in Pfiesteria populations coincided with a fish die-off.
• C) New observations revealed that Pfiesteria could kill laboratory fish.
• D) A virulent toxin was isolated from Pfiesteria cultures grown in the laboratory.

Analyze the trend of poverty among the elderly population in America from 1959 to 2015.

Describe the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in influencing the economy, including clear definitions and the functions of the Federal Reserve System and federal budget.

Understand the concept of encryption and its role in information security.

Recognize the digital format of multimedia content.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental strain experienced when an individual harbors two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, while attributing our own behaviors to external situations.

Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Recall

The mental process of retrieving information from past experience or learning that is currently not in conscious awareness.