Why Must Influenza Have Highly Efficient Host-To-Host Transmission

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why must influenza have highly efficient host-to-host transmission?

• A) because of its rapid infection
• B) because of its slow infection
• C) because of genetic reassortment
• D) because of latent infection

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in which individuals decrease their effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.

Construct Accessibility

The ease with which a particular mental construct can be activated or brought to mind, often influenced by recent experiences or current mood.

Primacy Effect

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Recency Effect

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