Measuring Its Costs and Benefits in Terms of Energy Spent

question 175

Multiple Choice

Measuring its costs and benefits in terms of energy spent and/or gained, which interaction(s) involve(s) one individual gaining and one individual losing?

• A)competition
• B)predation
• C)obligate mutalism
• D)facultative mutalism
• E)commensalism

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Definitions:

Groups

Collections of individuals who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity or identity.

Competitive Situations

Scenarios in which individuals or groups compete against each other to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and a tendency towards negative emotions.

Negative Affectivity

A characteristic of personality marked by a consistent tendency toward negative feelings and a low self-esteem.