Epidemiology

question 11

Multiple Choice

Epidemiology:

• A) Is a science that studies the poisonous effects of chemicals
• B) Explains the association between learning disabilities and exposure to lead-based paint at the cellular level
• C) Helps nurses understand the strength of the association between exposure and health effects
• D) Is a method for tracking the prevalence of a disease

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to over-emphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior.

Motivation And Ability

Fundamental drivers of human behavior in organizational settings, where motivation refers to the willingness to perform actions, and ability refers to the capability of performing those actions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that posits individuals derive part of their self-concept from their perceived membership in a relevant social group, influencing their behavior and attitudes.