Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Mutualistic Relationship

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a mutualistic relationship?

• A) Some species of crabs decorate their shells with sea anemones and other corals. These "decorations"help camouflage the crab, and the movement of the crab from one area to the next exposes the corals and
• B) Some spiders do not build webs, but live in the web of another species. When a prey item is caught in the web, the non-web building spider will sneak in and steal the prey.
• C) A praying mantis hunts and eats a fly.
• D) The longest tapeworm removed from a human was approximately 11 meters long. Tapeworms do not have a digestive system, but obtain all of their nutrients from the host.

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A view of behavior as influenced by the interaction between people’s traits (including their thinking) and their social context.

Assumptions And Expectations

Refer to the beliefs and forecasts individuals hold about future events or behaviors, often influencing their reactions and decisions.

Biological Perspective

An approach to psychology focusing on understanding human and animal behavior through biological processes, including genetic, neurochemical, and physiological mechanisms.

Negative Explanatory Style

A cognitive approach where individuals habitually attribute negative events to internal, stable, and global factors.