A Variable That Precedes an Outcome of Interest and Increases

question 29

Multiple Choice

 A variable that precedes an outcome of interest and increases the chances that the negative outcome will occur is a(n) ____.

• A) risk factor
• B) protective factor
• C) predictive factor
• D) epidemiological factor

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Definitions:

System II

Often refers to a mode of thinking that is slower, more deliberative, and more logical than fast, automatic, intuitive responses (System I thinking).

Quantifiable

Capable of being measured or expressed as a quantity, enabling numerical assessment or comparison.

System II

A term often used in psychology to describe the deliberative, analytical form of cognition that requires concentration and is slower than intuitive thinking.

Intuitive Thinking

A cognitive process that involves making judgments and solving problems based on implicit knowledge and feelings, rather than explicit reasoning.