Aseptic Technique Refers to

question 37

Multiple Choice

Aseptic technique refers to

• A) the microbial inoculum placed into a test tube or onto a Petri plate.
• B) a series of practices to avoid contamination.
• C) the autoclave and other sterilizing procedures.
• D) cleanliness in the laboratory.

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Definitions:

Habituate

The process by which a person or animal becomes accustomed to a stimulus, leading to a decrease in response over time.

Primacy Effect

A bias towards better memory retention for items at the start of a list compared to those that come after.

Elaboration Effect

This effect describes how detailed processing and the integration of information into existing knowledge structures enhance memory retention.

Recency Effect

A memory phenomenon where the most recently presented items or experiences are likely remembered best.