One of the Problems with Animal Research Is the Question

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the problems with animal research is the question of whether the results can apply to human beings. This is a question of:

• A) face validity.
• B) internal validity.
• C) external validity.
• D) content validity.

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Definitions:

Defensive Medicine

The practice by healthcare providers of ordering tests, procedures, or visits, or avoiding high-risk patients or procedures, primarily to avoid malpractice liability rather than to benefit the patient.

Malpractice Suits

Legal actions against professionals for negligence or inadequate performance that results in harm to a client.

Unnecessary Testing

Refers to medical or diagnostic tests that are not required for the patient's care or are redundant, potentially leading to waste of resources.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that consumers are willing and able to purchase at each price level.