The Case of Helen,who Is Healthy but Has Infected Others

question 3

Multiple Choice

The case of Helen,who is healthy but has infected others with the AIDS virus,is an example of

• A) direct transmission of disease.
• B) indirect transmission of disease.
• C) biological transmission of disease.
• D) mechanical transmission of disease.

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Learning Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in acquiring new behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions.

Humanist Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual's experience.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, and even nations to cope with realities and to maintain self-image.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional impulses from a real object to a substitute target.