The Loss of a Keystone Species Would Lead to

question 27

Multiple Choice

The loss of a keystone species would lead to

• A) a great number of secondary extinctions.
• B) an increase in species diversity within the community.
• C) an increase in the population of other keystone species.
• D) immediate collapse of the community.
• E) no noticeable change in the biodiversity of the community.

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Definitions:

Incongruence

The disparity between an individual's self-image and actual experiences, often leading to psychological discomfort.

Archetypes

Universal, instinctive themes and symbols present in the collective unconscious, proposed by Carl Jung, that shape human experiences and behaviors.

Humanistic

Pertaining to a psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the importance of human values.

Psychoanalytic

Relating to a theory and therapy developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.