Epidemiologists Misunderstood the Transmission Patterns of AIDS in East Africa

question 38

Short Answer

Epidemiologists misunderstood the transmission patterns of AIDS in East Africa because they assumed it would spread locally around small neighborhoods when in fact it had rapidly spread long distances, traveling along highways via __________ and __________.

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Definitions:

Scienter

A legal term that refers to the knowledge of wrongdoing or false representation, implying a degree of intent in fraudulent acts.

Contrast Effect

A cognitive bias where the evaluation of something is influenced by comparisons with recently encountered contrasting objects or events.

Perceptual Bias

The tendency for perception to be affected by one's experiences, beliefs, or expectations, leading to a distorted or incomplete understanding of reality.

Oral Communication

The exchange of information or ideas through spoken words.