Which of the Following Is an Example of a Natural

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a natural cause of extinction?

• A) Freshwater Great Lakes mussels that compete with the Zebra Mussel
• B) Genetic assimilation as in the case of the hybridization of gray wolves or black ducks with mallards
• C) The passenger pigeon that went extinct at the beginning of this century
• D) An insect species in the tropical forest that cannot escape predation by native bird species in the forest
• E) All of these are examples of a natural cause of extinction

Distinguish between equitable and efficient policy changes and their societal impacts.

Understand the importance of competitive factor markets for efficient resource allocation among firms.

Explain the concept of Pareto improvements and their limitations in real-world trade and policy.

Assess the efficiency of market outcomes in the presence of public goods and externalities.

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Definitions:

Desired Response

The specific behavior that is sought after in a behavioral intervention or training program.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome.

Response Differentiation

A process in operant conditioning where behaviors are modified by being reinforced only when they meet a certain criterion.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.