You Notice That Two Small Birch Trees Sprout and Begin

question 9

Multiple Choice

You notice that two small birch trees sprout and begin to grow among the sunflowers that sprouted naturally in your garden. The birch trees are slower growers than the sunflowers that had sprouted, but by the fifth summer they start to shade the sunflowers. The birch trees and the sunflowers are in competition for:

• A)water.
• B)light.
• C)nutrients.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Dual Processing

The principle that our minds operate on two different levels simultaneously: automatic, unconscious processing and conscious, deliberate processing.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Scientists who study the psychological adaptations of humans to the changing physical and social environment, often focusing on how evolution has shaped the mind and behavior.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which environment determines behavior, excluding mental processes.