Which of the Following Statements About STDs Is False

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about STDs is false

• A)Gonococcal arthritis is the most common joint infection in people younger than 50.
• B)Latency is a hallmark of herpes infections.
• C)Approximately 80% of the population carries CMV asymptomatically.
• D)CMV symptoms are less severe in patients with AIDS and other immunodeficiencies.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The discomfort in one's mind caused by holding multiple opposing beliefs, ideas, or values concurrently.

Social Psychological Theory

A branch of psychological theory that explores how individual behavior is influenced by the social environment and interactions.

Perceived Behavioral Control

An individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that links beliefs and behavior, suggesting that an individual's intention to engage in a behavior is the principal determinant of whether they will do so, influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.