Which Is the Best Definition of the Term Neurotmesis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which is the best definition of the term neurotmesis?

• A) Reduction in nerve conduction at the site of injury,usually due to compression
• B) The nerve epineurium remains intact while the perineurium and endoneurium incur damage in varying degrees
• C) The entire nerve trunk is transected or ruptured
• D) The peripheral nerve is compressed,causing ischemia

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A simple form of learning in which an organism learns to engage in behavior because it is reinforced.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that attempts to describe personality based on the presence and intensity of various traits, or consistent patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.