Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

question 98

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term.
-allergy

• A)any substance the body regards as foreign
• B)antigen capable of inducing an allergic response
• C)signal between the cells of the immune system
• D)disease-fighting protein created in response to a specific antigen
• E)overreaction by the body to an antigen

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into pre-existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Circular Reaction

A repetitive action that achieves a desired outcome, often seen in the developmental stages of infants as they learn to interact with their environment.

Cognitive Schema

A mental structure that represents some aspect of the world, organizing categories of information and the relationships among them, aiding in understanding and predicting the world.

First Habits

The initial routine behaviors or practices that individuals develop, which can form the foundation for later patterns of behavior.