Which of the Following Best Represents an Example of Infectious

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents an example of infectious disease spreading via a vector?

• A) Being bitten by an infected mosquito
• B) Disease spreading from infected mother to infant via the placenta
• C) A group of partygoers hugging and shaking hands
• D) Two persons, one of whom is infected, sharing a glass of soda

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

The impact others have on us that causes us to comply with their behavior or beliefs to gain their approval and acceptance.

Social Contagion

The phenomenon where behaviors, attitudes, or emotions spread through groups or societies, akin to the transmission of diseases.

Injunctive Norms

Social norms that define what is perceived as approved or disapproved behavior within a group or society.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence and community.