Why Is It Important to Handle and Store a Specimen

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to handle and store a specimen properly?

• A) To reduce the time needed to test the specimen
• B) To maintain the in vitro qualities of the specimen
• C) To ensure valid results from quality control methods
• D) To maintain the in vivo qualities of the specimen

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Definitions:

Innate Drives

Fundamental biological instincts and impulses that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Reinforcement

The process by which a stimulus or an event (a reinforcer) following a particular behavior increases the probability that the behavior will happen again.

Self-Determination Theory

Deci and Ryan’s theory asserting that all humans have three basic, innate organismic needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy.

Organismic Needs

Basic requirements essential for an organism to maintain optimal health and functioning, typically including physiological and psychological needs.