Typically the First Step in Testing for the Presence of HIV

question 12

Short Answer

Typically the first step in testing for the presence of HIV antibodies in a blood sample is the __________.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning in which the intensity of a behavior is altered through rewards or penalties.

Biofeedback Training

A technique that teaches individuals to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies to gain control over physiological functions.

Behavior Modification

A psychological technique used to change or improve an individual's behaviors through reinforcement, punishment, and other strategies.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because a negative condition is stopped or avoided as a consequence of the behavior.