Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Density-Dependent Factor

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a density-dependent factor that could affect population growth?

• A)frost
• B)droughts
• C)resources
• D)fire
• E)severe weather

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will be reinforced, and in the absence of which that response will not be reinforced.

Reinforcement

An event (or termination of an event) that increases the frequency of the operant behavior that preceded it.

Attentional View

A theoretical perspective focused on how individuals allocate their attentional resources among various stimuli or tasks.

Sutherland

Refers to Edwin Sutherland, a criminologist known for developing the differential association theory.