The Purpose of Adopting Metaphors from Medical and Engineering Terminology

question 69

Multiple Choice

The purpose of adopting metaphors from medical and engineering terminology was to ____.​

• A)​liken psychology to the established sciences
• B)reduce the stigma attached to seeking psychological help by adopting the terms "doctor" and "patient"
• C)​show that psychology was scientific
• D)establish psychology as a legitimate profession in medical and industrial settings
• E)refocus the public's attention on the experimental and statistical methods of psychology

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Definitions:

Company's Facilities

The physical resources of a company, including buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Risk Management

A process that identifies, controls, and minimizes the impact of threats, in an effort to reduce risk to manageable levels.

Controls

Measures implemented to regulate processes, systems, or environments, ensuring that activities are conducted in a consistent and secure manner.

Networks

Collections of computers, servers, mainframes, network devices, peripherals, or other devices connected to one another to allow the sharing of data.