Which of These Is a Community

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a community?

• A)all of the Staphylococcus aureus (a species of bacteria living on your skin
• B)all of the organisms living in your home
• C)all of the people living in your neighborhood
• D)all of the nut grass (considered a weed)in your backyard

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task in the environment while ignoring other irrelevant information.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental unease felt by a person who simultaneously holds multiple conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Countertransference

A situation where a therapist, during the psychotherapy process, develops personal feelings toward the patient stemming from the therapist's own background.

Suppression

The conscious act of stopping oneself from thinking or feeling certain emotions.