Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Use

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the use of chlorhexidine rinse for the treatment of gingivitis?

• A)Chlorhexidine is active against gram-positive but not gram-negative bacteria.
• B)Chlorhexidine is subject to bacterial resistance.
• C)Chlorhexidine binds to the bacterial cell membrane and increases its permeability.
• D)Chlorhexidine is used prophylactically.

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Definitions:

Attention Hypothesis

is the theory suggesting that the focus and allocation of cognitive resources towards certain stimuli or tasks influence perception and information processing.

Automatization

the process through which tasks become automatic after extensive practice, requiring less cognitive effort.

Attentional Learning

The process by which learning occurs as a function of where and how an individual focuses their attention.