Two Developments That Have Altered the Practice of Medicine in the Last

question 6

Multiple Choice

Two developments that have altered the practice of medicine in the last couple of decades are emphasis on evidence-based practice and ______________.

• A) Focus on the treatment of individual cases of diseases
• B) Focus on the whole person
• C) Focus on the decision-making process
• D) Focus on specific diseases

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Definitions:

Inductive Reasoning

A logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to a quick but imprecise solution.

Ponzo Illusion

An optical illusion where parallel lines appear to converge, demonstrating how context influences perceptual size evaluation.

Social Contract Theory

A theory in political philosophy that posits the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual is grounded in a hypothetical contract between them.