Why Is Irradiation Used in Only a Few Applications Even

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is irradiation used in only a few applications even though it has been approved for many uses in more than 35 countries?​

• A)Patents on the technology prevent widespread use
• B)Consumer concern and the cost of building facilities
• C)The extremely limited uses for the technology
• D)Known health risks and governmental oversight programs

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors by watching and imitating others.

Sexual Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awakened to sexual desire, often characterized by increased blood flow to the genitals, elevated heart rate, and, in many cases, a desire for sexual activity.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.