The Three Species of Nonfermenters That Make Up the Majority

question 27

Multiple Choice

The three species of nonfermenters that make up the majority of isolates routinely seen in clinical laboratories include all the following except:

• A)Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
• B)Acinetobacter spp.
• C)Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.
• D)P.putida.

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Definitions:

Reinforced

A process in which a behavior is strengthened by the outcome that follows it, making it more likely to occur in the future.

Positive Responses

Reactions or feedback that are affirmative, favorable, or supportive in nature, indicating agreement, pleasure, or endorsement.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, often used in the context of classical conditioning.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.