An Ecologist Spent a Year Studying the Population Dynamics of a Species

question 41

Multiple Choice

An ecologist spent a year studying the population dynamics of a species of duck on a lake.At the beginning of the year,there were 86 adults.Of these,16 adults left the lake,12 adults arrived on the lake from elsewhere,76 chicks hatched from eggs,24 chicks survived to become adults,and 8 adults died.How many individuals emigrated?

• A)8
• B)12
• C)16
• D)24

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Definitions:

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group on its members to conform to the group's norms and expectations.

Conformity

Adapting one's behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes to conform to the standards, policies, or expectations set by a group or the wider society.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating that individuals would conform to the group consensus even when the group view was clearly incorrect.

Group Size

The number of members constituting a group, which can influence the group's dynamics and functioning.