The Ability of an Ecosystem to Recover from a Disturbance

question 32

Multiple Choice

The ability of an ecosystem to recover from a disturbance is known as

• A) resilience
• B) stability
• C) fitness
• D) emergence

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Definitions:

Unconscious

Pertains to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Preconscious

In Freudian psychology, thoughts and feelings not currently in awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses.