What Is the Movement of Water from an Area of Higher

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the movement of water from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration through a selectively permeable membrane?

• A) Osmosis
• B) Diffusion
• C) Filtration
• D) Dialysis

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Definitions:

Noncompensatory Modeling

A decision-making process where options are evaluated based on whether they meet predetermined criteria, without considering trade-offs between characteristics.

Insight

A sudden understanding or realization of a problem's solution, often coming unexpectedly after a period of contemplation or seeming like a spontaneous revelation.

Mental Set

A psychological tendency or mindset to approach problems in a specific way due to past experiences or habits.

Compensatory Model

An approach in decision making that considers alternatives and compensates for less desirable aspects of options by considering the strengths of other aspects.