A Squirrel Eats an Acorn, Just as It Does Every

question 67

Multiple Choice

A squirrel eats an acorn, just as it does every day, but this time the acorn makes the squirrel sick. The squirrel then avoids acorns for more than a month. This avoidance behavior is

• A) referred to as discrimination learning.
• B) explainable through classical conditioning.
• C) part of the reconditioning process.
• D) an example of instinctive drift.

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Definitions:

Medical Asepsis

Involves practices such as hand washing and sanitization that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens.

Proper Hand Washing

A hygiene practice involving the thorough cleaning of hands with soap and water to remove dirt, germs, and microorganisms, preventing disease transmission.

Speculum

An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity.

Surgical Asepsis

The practice of creating and maintaining a sterile environment to prevent infection during surgical procedures.