Which of the Following Is the Correct Hierarchy of the Population

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct hierarchy of the population concept?

• A)local population < metapopulation < subspecies < species
• B)metapopulation < local population < subspecies < species
• C)local population < metapopulation < species < subspecies
• D)metapopulation < local population < species < subspecies

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because a negative condition is stopped or avoided as a consequence of the behavior.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future, often used in behavior management strategies.

Shaping

A process in behavioral psychology where successive approximations of a behavior are reinforced to teach a new behavior.

Primary Reinforcers

These are naturally reinforcing stimuli, such as food or water, that satisfy biological needs and do not require learning to become effective.