Attenuation

question 8

Multiple Choice

Attenuation:

• A)is the increase in the pathogenicity of a microbe
• B)is the process that weakens the disease-producing ability of a pathogen
• C)does not affect the capacity to produce disease
• D)is the process that decreases the number of organisms that enter the body

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Definitions:

Modeling

The process of learning behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions through observing and imitating others, a concept emphasized in social learning theory.

Retention Processes

Cognitive mechanisms that allow information or experiences to be stored in memory and retrieved for later use.

Imaginal System

A psychological concept referring to the capacity of the mind to imagine, visualize, or create mental images.

Mental Picture

A visual representation in the mind of objects, people, or situations that are not currently being viewed.