Exam 14: Theories From the Behavioral Sciences

Theories of cancer development suggest that cancer arises from which of the following?

Which disease causation theory posited that a specific organism was capable of causing an infectious disease?

Which theory was developed by Walter Canon and is based on the body's fight or flight reaction?

In germ theory, for an infection to occur, the host must be susceptible to the organism. What is the term given for susceptibility in this theory?

Which theory is founded on the progression of disease and discusses the two periods of natural disease, prepathogenesis, and pathogenesis?

Which theory was founded on the basis of dynamic equilibrium?

Evolution of modern germ theory is credited to which of the following scientists?

A nurse is conducting a research study on the use of oral sucrose prior to immunization for pain management. Which theory would be used?

Which of the following theories is not a theory of disease causation?

A research study that focuses on the balance of fluid and electrolytes and the importance of maintaining that balance would be based on what theory?

Which theory is based on the recognition that many health problems have multiple causes and there are rarely simple solutions?

A study conducted on the risk factors of specific birth defects born to parents with identified genetic markers would use which theory?

A study conducted on the adjunct intervention, massage therapy, in children with cancer and the impact on the immune system response would be based on which theory?