According to Reason's Swiss Cheese Model, When Describing the Cause

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to Reason's Swiss cheese model, when describing the cause of an accident, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) An example of a latent failure is a broken window
• B) Active failures result in immediate consequences
• C) It is common for accidents to occur as a result of the alignment of latent and active failures
• D) Each layer of an organization represents a safeguard with the potential to prevent an accident
• E) All above the above statements are true

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Definitions:

David Rosenhan

An American psychologist known for his experiment "On Being Sane in Insane Places," which challenged the validity of psychiatric diagnoses.

Mentally Ill

Describes individuals experiencing mental health problems that affect their emotions, thinking, communication, or behavior.

Structural Strain Theory

A sociological theory proposed by Robert K. Merton that explains deviance as the result of a discrepancy between socially approved goals and the available means to achieve those goals.

Socially Approved Goals

Objectives and aspirations that are widely accepted and valued by a society or social group.