Because the Distinction Between Life and Nonlife Is an Arbitrary

question 24

Short Answer

Because the distinction between life and nonlife is an arbitrary one, not all biologists agree on what things should be considered living; one group, the _______, appears to be right at the boundary between life and nonlife.

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Definitions:

Depersonalization Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent feelings of detachment from one’s own body, thoughts, feelings, or surroundings.

Flashbacks

Sudden, intense, involuntary re-experience of past memories or traumatic events, often a symptom of PTSD.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Reexperiencing

The involuntary reliving of traumatic events, often a symptom of PTSD.