Which of the Following Is Not a Causative Agent of Acute

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a causative agent of acute encephalitis?

• A) Toxoplasma gondii
• B) Varicella-zoster virus
• C) Arbovirus
• D) JC virus
• E) Herpes simplex virus

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Definitions:

Rational-emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy founded by Albert Ellis that helps individuals identify and change irrational beliefs that cause emotional distress.

Paradoxical Intervention

A therapeutic technique in which a therapist prescribes or suggests the continuation of the behavior symptomatic of the client's issue, often leading to change through resistance to the suggestion.

Social-learning Theory

A theory which posits that people learn new behaviors through observing and imitating others, alongside direct reinforcement.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory that explains the feelings of discomfort that result from holding two conflicting beliefs.