Helen Is Dreading Taking a Statistics Class That Is Required

question 29

Multiple Choice

Helen is dreading taking a statistics class that is required for her psychology degree. There are two sections of the course offered, so she talks to her friends and reads teaching reviews about the professors teaching the class, so that she knows her options. In making her choice of classes, Helen is engaging in

• A) decisional control.
• B) emotional control.
• C) behavioural control.
• D) informational control.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

The process by which a fully informed individual voluntarily agrees to participate in a particular course of action, after understanding the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Veracity

Adherence to the truth; a principle in healthcare focusing on honesty and accuracy in interactions between patients and healthcare professionals.

Full Disclosure

The act of providing all necessary information to all parties involved, often relating to financial, medical, or legal matters.

Nonmaleficence

A principle in ethics, especially relevant in healthcare, which obligates professionals to avoid causing harm to others.