While of the Following Techniques or Tools Has Provided Information

question 41

Multiple Choice

While of the following techniques or tools has provided information regarding the nature of viruses, which one had to be developed before the genetics, biochemistry, and life cycles of viruses could be thoroughly studied?

• A)scanning electron microscopy
• B)viral cultivation techniques
• C)transmission electron microscopy
• D)serological techniques

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Definitions:

Punishing

The act of imposing a penalty or negative consequence for an undesirable action or behavior, with the intent of reducing or eliminating that behavior.

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.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that is elicited by a specific stimulus and is part of the classical conditioning process, such as salivating when smelling food.

Substituting Stimulus

A stimulus that is used to replace another, prompting a similar response in a conditioning experiment or situation.