Which of These Is NOT a Basic Condition That Must

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a basic condition that must be met before a cause-and-effect relationship between a risk factor and a health outcome can be inferred?

• A) The evidence must be consistent.
• B) The relationship need not make sense.
• C) There must be a dose-response relationship.
• D) The alleged cause must have been in place before the health outcome appeared.

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Definitions:

Moral Basis

The foundational principles or beliefs that guide judgments about what is right or wrong, ethical or unethical.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or urges are unconsciously pushed out of the conscious mind.

Personality Mediates

The concept that an individual's personality can influence how they respond or react to different situations or stimuli.

Forces of Desire

Psychological or emotional drives that motivate individuals to seek pleasure or fulfilment.