Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Root

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the root of a word?

• A)-ic and -um are this type of element.
• B)Most medical terms have at least one.
• C)The root cannot be used to link two elements.
• D)The root is usually "a" and "o."
• E)The root indicates the location of the anatomical part.

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Definitions:

Sensitization

An increased response to a stimulus following repeated exposures to it.

Rambunctious Children

Children who exhibit energetic, noisy, and uncontrollable behavior.

Habituation

The process by which there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.

Secondary Reinforcement

A process where a stimulus reinforces a behavior through its association with a primary reinforcer (e.g., praise or social approval that becomes reinforcing through its association with more direct rewards).