Scientists Reported That the Reintroduction of Wolves into Yellowstone National

question 30

Multiple Choice

Scientists reported that the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park initiated a trophic cascade.Which factual statement best supports this conclusion?

• A) Wolves prey on a number of species, but they prefer elk.
• B) Mountain lions and coyotes, as well as wolves, prey on elk.
• C) After wolves were reintroduced, the numbers of mountain lions remained constant.
• D) After wolves were reintroduced, the numbers of aspen trees increased.
• E) After wolves were reintroduced, the numbers of elk declined.

Analyze equilibrium outcomes in markets with asymmetric information.

Understand the role of incentives in shaping economic agents' decisions.

Understand the concept of market equilibrium in a lemon market.

Identify the role of information asymmetry in market transactions.

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Definitions:

Extinct Response

The diminishing or disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

An automatic response established by training to an ordinarily neutral stimulus.