Which of the Following Diseases Is NOT Caused by a Member

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a member of the picornavirus family?

• A) Common cold
• B) Polio
• C) Hepatitis A
• D) Influenza
• E) Foot-and-mouth disease

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a certain number of behaviors.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology where behaviors are increased or strengthened by providing a reward or positive outcome after the desired behavior is performed.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior results in a negative outcome to decrease the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.