For the Abbreviations AIDS and HIV, Which Is True About

question 57

Multiple Choice

For the abbreviations AIDS and HIV, which is true about the letter "I"?

• A) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunocompromised," and means the person has an immune system incapable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease.
• B) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunodeficiency," and means the immune system has a decreased or compromised response to disease-causing organisms.
• C) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunopathy," and means the person has a disease caused by the body's immune system attacking the body's own healthy tissue.
• D) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunosuppression," and refers to the reduction in the activity of the body's immune system.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Retribution

A form of punishment inflicted on a perceived member of the wrongdoer's group instead of the wrongdoer themselves, often in response to a perceived injustice.

Rival Group

A group that competes against or is in opposition to another group, often driving conflicts, competitions, or striving for superiority.

Out-Group

A group that an individual does not belong to or identify with, often viewed with indifference, suspicion, or hostility relative to the in-group.

Post-Merger Behavior

Pertains to actions, attitudes, and adjustments of organizations and their personnel after two or more companies have merged.