Tetanus Is Caused by a Toxin Produced by

question 28

Multiple Choice

Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by

• A) Clostridium botulinum .
• B) Clostridium tetani .
• C) Clostridium perfringens .
• D) Clostridium welchii .
• E) Clostridium dificile .

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where newer information makes it difficult to recall information that was learned earlier.

Psychological Theorists

Individuals who have developed theories in psychology to explain human behavior, emotions, and thought processes.

Encoding Failure

The inability to create a memory link because information was not attended to or was improperly processed at the time of encoding, leading to the information being forgotten or not stored.