Selective Media Is Designed Especially to

question 11

Multiple Choice

Selective media is designed especially to

• A)support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms.
• B)distinguish microorganisms on the basis of certain growth characteristics.
• C)support the growth of one group of organisms, but not another, by containing antimicrobials, dyes, or alcohol.
• D)enhance the growth of pathogens and discourage the growth of commensals.

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Definitions:

Stress Inoculation Training

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at helping individuals develop skills to cope with stressful situations effectively.

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A behavior conditioning technique where an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the frequency of the behavior.

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Family Therapy

Therapy that treats the family as a system. Views an individual’s unwanted behaviors as influenced by, or directed at, other family members.