All but One of the Following Are Contagious and Thus

question 7

Multiple Choice

All but one of the following are contagious and thus are potential occupational hazards to the dentist and dental hygienist. Choose the noncontagious condition.

• A) Oral histoplasmosis
• B) Pemphigus vulgaris
• C) Cold sores
• D) Primary herpes
• E) Oral chancre

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, which increases or decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Classical Conditioning

A learning mechanism in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an innately meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Rewards

Incentives or positive reinforcements given to encourage certain behaviors or outcomes.

Punishments

Consequences applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating undesirable behaviors.