​Which Statement About Foodborne Illnesses Is Correct

question 62

Multiple Choice

​Which statement about foodborne illnesses is correct?

• A) ​Listeria monocytogenes is a protozoan that can cause foodborne infections.
• B) ​Toxoplasmosis infection can be transferred from the mother to the fetus and impair fetal brain development.
• C) ​Toxoplasmosis infection is commonly associated with the ingestion of soft cheeses or unpasteurized milk.
• D) ​Toxoplasma gondii is a bacterium that can cause foodborne infections.
• E) ​The placenta protects the fetus from Listeria foodborne infection in the mother.

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Definitions:

Instinct Theory

A view that explains human behavior as motivated by automatic, involuntary, and unlearned responses.

Theories of Motivation

Psychological theories that seek to explain how and why people are motivated to act in certain ways, including needs, desires, and goals.

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Clark Hull

An influential psychologist known for his drive-reduction theory of learning and motivation within the behaviorist framework.