In a Cumulative Record of Responses, an Increasing Steep Slope

question 10

Multiple Choice

In a cumulative record of responses, an increasing steep slope could indicate _____ and a decreasing slope could indicate _____.

• A) spontaneous recovery; discrimination
• B) acquisition; moving toward extinction
• C) a higher response rate; a lower response rate
• D) All the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Littoral Zone

The part of a sea, lake, or river that is close to the shore, where sunlight penetrates all the way to the sediment allowing aquatic plants to grow.

Limnetic Zone

The open and well-lit area of a freestanding body of freshwater, such as a lake or pond, away from the shore.

Benthic Zone

The environmental zone found at the bottom of water bodies like oceans or lakes, encompassing the surface of the sediment and several layers beneath it.

Organic Matter

Material derived from living organisms, including plants, animals, and their by-products, essential for soil fertility and ecosystem function.