According to What the Text Says About the Use of Jargon

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to what the text says about the use of jargon, studies reveal that providers

• A) overestimate the level of their patients' understanding of medical terms.
• B) tend to blame themselves for their patients' lack of knowledge of medical terms.
• C) accurately report that patients' knowledge of medical terms is quite low.
• D) underestimate the level of their patients' understanding of medical terms.
• E) tend to blame the Internet for the patient's lack of knowledge of medical terms.

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Definitions:

Negative Cognitive Style

A pattern of thinking that tends to see the world or one's future in a negative or pessimistic light, often associated with depression or anxiety disorders.

Research Evidence

Information obtained from methodical studies and experiments to support hypotheses and validate findings in various fields of study.

Cause of Depression

The origin or reasons behind depression, which can be multifactorial, including genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors.

Symptom

A sign or indication of a condition, disease, or change in a situation, often used in the context of health.