Which of the Following Is an Example of an Evidence-Based

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an evidence-based practice?

• A) A nurse uses a strategy for working with patients as told to her by a local physician
• B) A social worker initiates a special program to work with families based on the results of a research study in a similar setting
• C) A counselor sends materials home to parents because that is what has been done in the school for the past 10 years
• D) A teacher designs her lesson plan to match the structure of the lessons she found most effective when she was a student

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Definitions:

Primary Sex Characteristics

The main organs and structures directly involved in reproduction, which are present at birth and develop significantly during puberty.

Personal Fable

A belief held by adolescents that they are unique and invincible, often leading to risk-taking behaviors.

Adolescent

A young person in the period of development from puberty to maturity; typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Nontraditional Views

Nontraditional views refer to opinions, theories, or beliefs that diverge from the established or mainstream perspective in a given context.