overpopulation

n. a population density that is higher than desirable and may result in overcrowding and stress. Evidence from animal behavior supports the view that overcrowding increases aberrant behavior and aggression. However, some human societies with very high population density have correspondingly low rates of violence and social pathology, suggesting that the negative effects of overpopulation may have social as well as biological origins.

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ACEP

abbreviation for American Coaching Effectiveness Program. See American Sport Education Program.