In Industrialized Nations, Childhood Diseases Have Declined Dramatically During the Past

question 19

Multiple Choice

In industrialized nations, childhood diseases have declined dramatically during the past half century, largely as a result of

• A) generous government nutrition programs.
• B) government-funded health care.
• C) widespread immunization of infants and young children.
• D) a reduction in the number of viral and bacterial infections worldwide.

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

A belief that outcomes in one's life are controlled by external forces or fate, rather than one's own efforts or actions.

Implicit Motivation

The unconscious drive that influences behaviors and decision-making, often without the individual's aware intent.

Explicit Motivation

A type of motivation that stems from conscious goals, desires, or needs of an individual.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behavior is influenced by its consequences.