The Reappearance of a Learned Response After Its Apparent Extinction

question 3

Multiple Choice

The reappearance of a learned response after its apparent extinction is called ________.

• A) counterconditioning
• B) instinctive drift
• C) spontaneous recovery
• D) stimulus discrimination

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which is the raw material for evolution.

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

The Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium is a principle that states the genetic variation in a population will remain constant from one generation to the next in the absence of disturbing factors.

Reproducing Flies

Insects of the order Diptera, which have a high reproductive rate, contributing to their role as both pests and ecological agents.

Population Structure

The occurrence of populations that are subdivided by geography, behavior, or other influences that prevent individuals from mixing completely. Population subdivision leads to deviations from Hardy-Weinberg predictions.