The Level of Risk That Arises from a Conflict of Interest

question 13

Multiple Choice

The level of risk that arises from a conflict of interest in health care, according to Beauchamp and Childress, depends on:

• A) The likelihood that the professional will put the interests of a third party ahead of those of his or her patients and the magnitude of harm that may result
• B) The number of competing interests that a professional is balancing in a given situation and the lack of respect the professional shows for his or her patients because of those competing interests
• C) The probability that the professional's personal interests will have an undue influence on his or her judgments, decisions, or actions, and the magnitude of harm that may occur as a result
• D) All of the above

Recognize the impact of culture on attribution and behavior interpretation.

Identify the fundamental attribution error and its significance in social psychology.

Comprehend the role of cognitive dissonance in attitude change and behavior.

Understand the mechanisms of stereotype threat and its effects on performance.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Labor Organizations

Officially recognized unions that have the legal right to represent workers in negotiations with their employer.

Social Partnership

A collaborative relationship between employers, unions, and sometimes government, aimed at discussing and making decisions on labor issues.

Social Compact

An implied agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, such as sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.

Forcing Strategy

A negotiation tactic where one party uses aggressive methods to assert their demands and achieve their desired outcome, often at the expense of the relationship with the other party.