One Behavior That Is Currently Being Examined in Terms of Development

question 75

Multiple Choice

One behavior that is currently being examined in terms of development of antibiotic resistant bacteria is prophylactic use of antibiotics on animals. Which of the following best describes this practice?

• A) treating ill farm animals with antibiotics
• B) testing new antibiotics on animals
• C) regular use of antibiotics to prevent animals from becoming sick
• D) utilizing bacteria from animals as rational drug design targets
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Consumer Purchasing Pattern

Refers to the behavior and habits of consumers in acquiring goods and services, including the types of products they buy, the frequency of purchases, and the influences on their buying decisions.

Hierarchy of Effects

A model describing the stages a consumer goes through, from awareness to knowledge, liking, preference, conviction, and finally purchase.

Purchase Decision Continuum

The range of processes and factors that influence a consumer's decision from the moment of realization of a need to the actual purchase.

Consumer-Product Cycle

The stages through which a product goes from development and introduction to the market, growth, maturity, and eventual decline.