The Current Classification System Used by Biologists Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

The current classification system used by biologists is

• A) complex and unchanging.
• B) universally accepted by all biologists.
• C) based on four generalized types of living organisms: Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya, and Protista.
• D) updated and revised whenever new information becomes available.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Phobias

Persistent and irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations, leading to significant distress or impairment.

Drug Tolerance

A physiological state resulting from repeated use of a drug, characterized by a diminished effect of the drug at its original dose or the need for a higher dose to maintain effectiveness.

Premack Principle

A psychological principle stating that more probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors, suggesting that if a person wants to perform a less desired activity, it can be motivated by the promise of a more desired activity.