Organisms That Gain Energy from Feeding Directly or Indirectly on Producers

question 60

Multiple Choice

Organisms that gain energy from feeding directly or indirectly on producers are referred to as

• A)autotrophs.
• B)chemotrophs.
• C)phototrophs.
• D)heterotrophs.

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Definitions:

Lower-Order Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological and safety needs that must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed, according to Maslow's hierarchy.

Hygiene Factors

Elements related to job satisfaction which, if absent, can cause dissatisfaction, according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory. They include aspects like working conditions and salary.

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

A motivation theory which suggests that there are two sets of factors that influence job satisfaction in the workplace: hygiene factors and motivators.

ERG Theory

A theory of human needs and motivation developed by Clayton Alderfer, which condenses Maslow's hierarchy into three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.