A Small Group of Mice Are Released on an Island

question 44

Multiple Choice

A small group of mice are released on an island without mice but with abundant food for mice and no predators.Initially,the growth of the mouse population will be limited mainly by

• A)the carrying capacity.
• B)its birth rate.
• C)its biotic potential.
• D)only density-dependent factors.
• E)only independent-dependent factors.

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Definitions:

Allport

Gordon Allport, an influential psychologist known for his theory on personality traits and their influence on human behavior.

Jung

Refers to Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology and contributed theories such as the collective unconscious and archetypes.

Bandura

Albert Bandura, a psychologist recognized for his work on social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning and self-efficacy.

Functional Autonomy

A concept by Gordon Allport suggesting that some behaviors become goals in themselves, independent of their original motives.