The Same Ethical and Legal Standards and Practices Applied in the Dental

question 31

Multiple Choice

The same ethical and legal standards and practices applied in the dental clinical settings should be adhered to when utilizing social media. Confidentiality of patient information must be maintained and any breach of privacy could result in civil and criminal penalties.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
• D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

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Definitions:

Need for Closure

The desire to find an answer or to come to a decision quickly in order to alleviate uncertainty and ambiguity.

Ambiguity

The presence of uncertainty or vagueness in meaning in expressions or situations.

Need for Cognition

A psychological tendency to engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities.

Effortful Thinking

The process of engaging in mental activities that require significant cognitive resources, as opposed to automatic or effortless thinking.