Which of the Following Is the Most Direct Reason That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most direct reason that AIDS is deadly?

• A) HIV is a retrovirus
• B) HIV enters helper T-cells
• C) Budding HIV particles damage helper T-cell membranes lowering the helper T-cell count
• D) HIV has an RNA genome
• E) none of these explain why HIV is deadly

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Definitions:

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fight or feel guilty for them.

Fighting Feelings

The act of opposing or struggling with one's own emotions, often due to perceptions of them being unacceptable or because they conflict with personal values or societal expectations.

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves replacing an undesired response to a stimulus with a desired response.

ACT Techniques

Refers to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies, which involve accepting one’s emotional experiences and committing to action based on values and goals.