The Member of the Normal Microbiota Sometimes Considered Responsible for Tinea

question 52

Multiple Choice

The member of the normal microbiota sometimes considered responsible for tinea versicolor is

• A)staphylococci.
• B)diptheroids.
• C)Candida spp.
• D)Malassezia spp.

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral trigger that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, in time invokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that inherently and instinctively induces a reaction without the need for previous learning.

Negative Punishment

The removal of a desirable stimulus after a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.