The Most Common Reason for Failure of a Sealant Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The most common reason for failure of a sealant is

• A) Moisture contamination during sealant placement
• B) Excessive rinsing after etching
• C) Pits and fissures that are too deep
• D) Inadequate length of curing time

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

A psychological phenomenon in which a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with other stimuli that are similar.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a response only after learning has taken place, typically through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning or conditioning.