Why Might Horses and Sheep Get So Little Sleep Per

question 144

Multiple Choice

Why might horses and sheep get so little sleep per night?

• A) They are relatively primitive animals with small brains.
• B) They have less physical activity per day than most other animals.
• C) They are in danger of being attacked while they sleep.
• D) They eat diets that include foods rich in calories.

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Define and exemplify biological adaptations in the context of natural selection.

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Definitions:

Gambling Behavior

Activities related to betting and wagering with the risk of losing possessions or money, often examined from psychological and socio-economic perspectives.

Fixed-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Reinforcement Schedule

A specific pattern that determines how frequently a behavior is reinforced, significantly influencing the learning process and behavior modification.

Work Week

typically refers to the conventional period of work days, usually Monday through Friday, that constitutes full-time employment.