Diagnosis

question 26

Multiple Choice

Diagnosis:

• A) Made after the prognosis
• B) A guess as to the patient's condition
• C) A prediction of the course of treatment
• D) Made on the basis of complete knowledge about the patient's condition
• E) A treatment of the patient

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Definitions:

Sensing

Gathering information through the five senses and focusing on what actually exists.

Escalation of Commitment

Describes a pattern of behavior in which individuals continue to invest time, money, or effort into a decision or action despite evidence of its failure, often due to a desire to justify prior commitments.

Splitting Responsibility

Dividing duties, tasks, or obligations among individuals or groups to ensure accountability and efficiency in achieving objectives.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state characterized by experiencing conflicting thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.