A Bacterial Cell Moving Toward Light Would Be an Example

question 52

Multiple Choice

A bacterial cell moving toward light would be an example of

• A) tumbles.
• B) positive chemotaxis.
• C) negative phototaxis.
• D) positive phototaxis.
• E) negative chemotaxis.

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Definitions:

Schema

Schema refers to a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on one’s accumulated knowledge and experience.

Attributional Model

A psychological framework that explains how individuals infer causes of behavior, focusing on internal versus external attributions.

External-Unstable Attribution

Attributing one's behavior or outcomes to external, transient factors outside one's control.

Internal-Stable Attribution

The tendency to ascribe the cause of a behavior to an internal, unchanging characteristic of the person involved.