Which of the Following Is Caused by a Virus That

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is caused by a virus that primarily infects a specific subset of T lymphocytes, the CD₄⁺ T cells?

• A)Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
• B)Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
• C)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
• D)Severe combined immunodeficiency disease

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

When persons behave toward another person according to a label (impression) and cause the person to respond in ways that confirm the label.

Stereotype Threat

The suspicion a member of a group holds that he or she will be judged based on a common stereotype of the group.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to focus on information relevant to a belief and ignoring or downplaying information that is inconsistent with that belief.

Anchoring and Adjustment

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions, with adjustments made too conservatively.