Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes Emerging Diseases Like

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes emerging diseases like swine flu?

• A)Infectious diseases that were not previously found in humans and typically jump from an animal host to humans.
• B)Infectious diseases that existed in the past but for a variety of reasons are increasing in incidence.
• C)Infectious diseases that were previously found in humans and typically jump from a human host to animals.
• D)Non-infectious diseases that have transformed into infectious diseases.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the modification of behavior through reinforcement.

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, once linked with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately evokes a conditioned response.

Meat Powder

A term possibly referring to powdered forms of meat used in experiments or as dietary supplements, although it is not a widely recognized scientific or nutritional term.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that innately and automatically elicits a reaction without the need for previous learning.