Usually,negative Test Results Are More Reliable in Predicting

question 39

Multiple Choice

Usually,negative test results are more reliable in predicting:

• A) The absence of disease
• B) The presence of disease
• C) The sensitivity of a test
• D) The specificity of a test

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Definitions:

Better than Average Effect

A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their own qualities and abilities compared to others.

Physical Attractiveness

The perception of an individual's physical traits as aesthetically pleasing or beautiful, often influenced by societal standards and personal preferences.

Self-other Knowledge Asymmetry

The disparity in knowledge that an individual has about themselves compared to what others know about them.

Self-perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals develop their attitudes and feelings by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused them.