Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of an Acute

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute disorder?

• A)It can only be managed, not cured.
• B)It is currently the main contributor to disability and death.
• C)It often develops due to a virus or bacteria.
• D)It is usually a long-term illness.

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Definitions:

Satiety Signals

Bodily messages, often hormonal, that indicate fullness and reduce the desire to eat.

Instrumental Conditioning

A method of modifying behavior by applying rewards or punishments as a learning mechanism.

Interoceptive Conditioning

A form of conditioning where bodily sensations become associated with certain stimuli, altering emotional and physiological responses.

Latent Learning

describes the process by which learning takes place without immediate evidence of that learning, often becoming apparent through a change in behavior when it's beneficial.