The Most Distinctive Characteristic of Living Organisms Is __________

question 71

Multiple Choice

The most distinctive characteristic of living organisms is __________.

• A) cellular structure
• B) the autonomous capacity to sustain adequate operating conditions
• C) utilization of carbon compounds as food
• D) complex cellular mechanisms
• E) utilizing environmental materials as energy sources

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Definitions:

Emotional Relating

The process of connecting with others through emotions, empathizing with their feelings, and expressing one's emotional state.

Wilhelm Wundt

A founder of modern psychology known for his establishment of the first psychological laboratory.

Self-Observation

Self-observation involves consciously paying attention to one’s own behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, often as a method of personal development or psychological analysis.

Stimulus-Response

A theory in psychology that describes how an external stimulus can elicit or provoke a specific response from an individual or system.