The Germ Theory of Disease

question 52

Multiple Choice

The germ theory of disease

• A)showed the link between syphilis and mental illness.
• B)explained the cause of schizophrenia and depression.
• C)disproved the biological hypotheses.
• D)showed the link between influenza and adjustment disorder.

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Definitions:

Trichromat

An individual who has full color vision and can perceive all three primary colors, typically characteristic of normal human vision.

Colour Vision

The ability of the eye and brain to perceive and interpret various wavelengths of light as distinct colours.

Opponent Process Theory

A theory that suggests emotional experiences are processed by opposing systems, one which is activated by the experience and another that produces the opposite effect to maintain emotional equilibrium.

Trichromatic Theory

A theory explaining how the human eye perceives color through the response of three types of cones sensitive to red, green, and blue light.