Septic Shock, a Systemic Response Including High Fever and Low

question 31

Multiple Choice

Septic shock, a systemic response including high fever and low blood pressure, is a response to ________.

• A) certain bacterial infections
• B) specific forms of viruses
• C) the presence of natural killer cells
• D) increased production of neutrophils

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Definitions:

Festinger

Leon Festinger was a psychologist known for the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt when holding conflicting thoughts or beliefs.

Self-regulation

The process by which individuals control their own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to pursue long-term goals.

Self-discrepancy

A psychological theory detailing the discrepancy between an individual's actual self, ideal self, and ought self.

Ought Self

An individual's representation of the attributes someone (like themselves, peers, or society) believes they should possess, often leading to motivation to meet these perceived expectations.