Which Statement Is NOT True of the Normal Flora of a Person

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the normal flora of a person?

• A)The bacteria in the vagina create an alkaline pH that inhibits the growth of pathogens.
• B)The colon has bacteria that produce vitamins, especially vitamin K.
• C)The cilia of the nasal cavities sweep inhaled microorganisms to the pharynx.
• D)The part of the small intestine with the smallest bacterial population is the duodenum.

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Definitions:

Just-World Hypothesis

According to Lerner and Miller, people need to believe that the world is a just place where they get what they deserve. As evidence of undeserved suffering undermines this belief, people may conclude that victims deserve their fate.

Normative Influence

An influence to conform to the positive expectation of others, to gain social approval or to avoid social disapproval.

Modelling Effect

The process by which individuals learn behaviors, norms, or attitudes by observing the actions of others, often significant in social learning theory.

Vicarious Learning Experience

Learning that occurs by observing the actions and consequences of others' behaviors rather than through direct experience.