With __________, an animal modifies a voluntary behavior in response to the behavior's consequences. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


ANSWER: operant conditioning

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There is strong evidence that two species of cliff-dwelling birds have nested in the same environment and fed in the same water for thousands of years, with each having stable population sizes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is the best conclusion?(A) One species is a better diver than the other species is. (B) The two birds compete for food. (C) One species will displace the other. (D) The two birds have different ecological niches that allow coexistence.

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How does the fossil record support the theory of evolution?

What will be an ideal response?

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The allele frequency of a population is the

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