Which Is the Most Reliable Source for Health-Related Information

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which is the most reliable source for health-related information?

• A) a report about a "dramatic new breakthrough in the world of medicine"
• B) a friend's story about how she lost weight on a new diet
• C) a study by the National Cancer Institute
• D) a social media post based on the latest medical research

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity level of a stimulus that an individual can detect at least 50% of the time.

Exposure

The act of making something visible or subjecting someone to an experience or influence.

Attention

The mental ability to focus on a single element of one's surroundings while disregarding other stimuli.

Weber's Law

A principle of perception that states the change in a stimulus that will be just noticeable is a constant ratio of the original stimulus.