Which of the Following Is Required of a Pathogen to Possess

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is required of a pathogen to possess in order for it to be successful at causing infectious disease?

• A) initially be transported to the host
• B) be able to exit the host
• C) ability to adhere to, colonize, or invade the host
• D) ability to damage the host
• E) all of the choices

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The psychological phenomenon where a learned response to a specific stimulus is evoked by similar stimuli, indicating a broadening of the response criterion.

VR 10 Schedule

A type of variable ratio reinforcement schedule used in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, averaging to ten.

Continuous Reinforcement

A form of learning in which every correct response is reinforced, often used in the initial stages of behavior training.

Spatial Knowledge

The understanding and memory one has about the spatial characteristics of one's environment, including locations, distances, and directions.