Which of the Following Statements Is LEAST Supportive of the Idea

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is LEAST supportive of the idea that genetic exchange between bacteria occurs in the human gastrointestinal tract?

• A) the high bacterial cell density in this environment
• B) the presence of mixed species and biofilms in this environment
• C) the presence of dead bacteria as a source of extracellular DNA for transformation
• D) the passage of antibiotic resistance genes from one bacterium to another within a patient
• E) the presence of pseudogenes in bacteria

Recognize the significance of affinity-seeking strategies in attracting and forming relationships.

Understand the psychological motives behind forgiveness and the impact of cultural and self-interest factors.

Recognize various strategies for delivering bad news and their appropriateness in different situations.

Identify and describe different types of relational transgressions and responses.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic

A theory of personality and a method of psychotherapy, originally formulated by Sigmund Freud, that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts.

Humanistic

An approach in psychology emphasizing personal growth, self-awareness, and the concept of self-actualization.

Social-Cognitive Perspectives

Theoretical viewpoint that focuses on how people learn by observing others, emphasizing the interaction of our thought processes, behaviors, and the environment.

Self-Discipline

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.