Emotional Sensitivity Toward Others and the Ability to Identify with Their

question 94

Multiple Choice

Emotional sensitivity toward others and the ability to identify with their thoughts and feelings is called:

• A) apathy.
• B) emotionality.
• C) empathy.
• D) affect.

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Definitions:

Plankton

Small and often microscopic organisms that drift or float in water, forming the base of aquatic food webs.

Primary Productivity

The rate at which plants and other photosynthetic organisms produce organic compounds (such as carbohydrates) from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight, which serves as the basis for most food chains.

Photic

Pertaining to the upper layer of a body of water that is illuminated by sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to occur and supporting the majority of aquatic life.

Epipelagic

Relating to the upper layer of the ocean, from the surface to about 200 meters deep, where there is enough sunlight for photosynthesis.