Which of the Following Is Not True of Meningoencephalitis

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of meningoencephalitis?

• A) The condition involves infection of both the brain and meninges.
• B) The mode of transmission is via respiratory droplets.
• C) The treatment for primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is mostly ineffective.
• D) The causative organisms are Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty-Identity Theory

A social psychological theory suggesting that people join and identify with groups in order to reduce feelings of uncertainty about themselves and the world.

Social Identity Processes

The mechanisms through which individuals develop and maintain their social identity, including categorization, identification, and comparison with other groups.

Uncertainty

Uncertainty involves situations where the outcomes, probabilities, or implications are unclear, often leading to ambiguity and indecision.

Social Mobility Belief System

Belief that intergroup boundaries are permeable. Thus, it is possible for someone to pass from a lower-status into a higher-status group to improve social identity.