A Scientist Is Studying the Relationship of the Food Sources

question 38

Multiple Choice

A scientist is studying the relationship of the food sources of all the animals in a pond.He is studying

• A) genetic diversity.
• B) species diversity.
• C) ecosystem diversity.
• D) biome diversity.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Punishment

A consequence applied to decrease or eliminate a behavior or action considered undesirable.

Acquisition

The process of gaining possession or control of another company or business entity.

Extinction

Extinction in behavioral science refers to the gradual reduction and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer presented.