After Being Mildly Bitten by One of Her Lab Rats

question 148

Multiple Choice

After being mildly bitten by one of her lab rats, June became slightly fearful of them. Then one day at home, she accidentally jabbed a needle right through her finger, after which she became much more fearful of rats. This is an example of a conditioning phenomenon known as

• A) sensory preconditioning.
• B) US revaluation.
• C) occasion setting.
• D) latent disinhibition.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Baby Geese

Young geese, also known as goslings, are the offspring of adult geese.

Imprinting

A process in which a young animal acquires certain behavioral characteristics from its parent or an object in its environment at a critical period early in life.

Looms Over

Refers to something that is imminent or appears to be hanging as a threat or concern.

Whooping Cranes

A species of large, North American crane famous for its whooping sound and elaborate courtship dances; it is critically endangered.