Which Statement About Microorganisms Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement about microorganisms is true?

• A) Bacteria and other microbes help purify the water we drink.
• B) The majority of bacteria and fungi are toxic to humans.
• C) Bacteria destroy more energy than they produce.
• D) The "bacterial zoo" in our digestive systems has no known function.
• E) The use of microorganisms to control plant diseases has not worked well.

Comprehend the reasons behind the choice of biological treatments over other methods in certain cases.

Recognize the side effects and potential risks associated with different psychotropic medications.

Understand the concept of prevention in mental health, differentiating between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Learn about deinstitutionalization and its impacts on mental health care and society.

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Definitions:

Health Belief Model

A psychological model that explains and predicts health behaviors by focusing on the attitudes and beliefs of individuals.

Cancerous Lesion

A pathological area of tissue that has undergone malignant transformation, leading to cancer.

Cues to Action

External or internal triggers that motivate individuals to take steps towards a health-related behavior change.

Rosenstock's and Becker's

Theorists associated with the Health Belief Model, which posits that a person's belief in a personal threat of an illness or disease together with a person's belief in the effectiveness of the recommended health behavior can predict health-related behaviors.