Consider the Following Points

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider the following points:
(a) All excavates live in environments where oxygen availability is low;(b) all excavates lack mitochondria;and (c) all excavates have some mitochondrial genes.Based on this information,which of the following statements is true of the excavate lineage?

• A)Their ancestors were eukaryotes that existed prior to the origin of mitochondria.
• B)Their ancestors had mitochondria,but the mitochondria were lost over time.
• C)Their ancestors were not able to metabolize glucose.
• D)Excavates are in the process of acquiring mitochondria through evolutionary adaptation.

Understand the concept of negative affectivity and its link to stress response.

Differentiate among various personality types (Type A, Type B, workaholics, internals, externals) and their relationships with stress and job performance.

Identify and describe key personality traits associated with stress experiences.

Recognize how job design, ambiguity, and overload impact stress and job performance.

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Definitions:

Conscious Activity

Actions or tasks performed while one is aware of their surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an organism, typically in response to external stimuli, that can be seen and measured directly.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive functions that are involved in perceiving, thinking, understanding, and deciding.

Wilhelm Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt, often regarded as the father of modern psychology, was a German psychologist who established the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, where he focused on the study of consciousness through introspection.