Which of the Following Are Most Responsible for the Emerging

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are most responsible for the emerging use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in health care? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Accountability by consumers of governmental and health care agencies
• B) Introduction of national health care guidelines
• C) Shorter implementation time of new research
• D) Variability of care among health care practitioners and facilities
• E) Similarity with other science disciplines and their amounts of research
• F) Eligibility to receive government grants for research excellence

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Definitions:

Central Route Persuasion

A persuasion technique that requires thorough understanding of the message's content, resulting in enduring changes in attitude.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological theory which proposes that individuals experience discomfort when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, leading them to change their beliefs, attitudes, or actions to reduce the discomfort.

Implicit Prejudice

Unconscious or automatic negative evaluations or beliefs about a group or its members.

Explicit Prejudice

Openly expressed negative attitudes or beliefs toward a group or its members based on their perceived characteristics.