Based on the First Law of Thermodynamics,which of the Following

question 62

Multiple Choice

Based on the first law of thermodynamics,which of the following statements about a living organism is true?

• A)The energy content of an organism is constant.
• B)The organism ultimately must obtain all of the necessary energy for life from its environment.
• C)The entropy of an organism decreases with time as the organism grows in complexity.
• D)An organism grows by converting energy into organic matter.

Recognize the role of personality traits such as hardiness and resilience in stress tolerance.

Describe the psychological effects of irrational beliefs and faulty expectations.

Explain the concept of defense mechanisms and their psychological significance.

Discuss the evaluation process of stressful events according to Lazarus and Folkman.

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