Which of the Following Is Considered the Most Sensitive Test

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered the most sensitive test for the diagnosis and exclusion of pheochromocytoma?

• A)plasma free metanephrines
• B)the low-dose dexamethasone suppression test
• C)plasma ACTH
• D)plasma epinephrine

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Definitions:

Bobo Doll Study

A social psychology experiment conducted by Albert Bandura in 1961 to investigate if aggressive behaviors can be acquired by observation.

Bandura

Albert Bandura was a psychologist known for his work in social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Unconditioned Response

A spontaneous and inherent response to a trigger that happens without previous education or conditioning.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, famously demonstrated by Ivan Pavlov’s experiments with dogs.