Which Statement Is True About Assistive Devices to Aid Older

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about assistive devices to aid older persons with impaired mobility?

• A)When using a walker, armless chairs provide more ease when moving from sitting to standing.
• B)Assistive devices do not contribute to falls and injuries.
• C)Older persons should receive assistance in learning how to use the assistive device from a specialist in occupational or physiotherapy.
• D)A walker is most useful for unilateral disabilities, but not for bilateral problems.

Differentiate between cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit evaluations in training programs.

Identify the assumptions and limitations associated with cost-effectiveness evaluations.

Grasp how the effectiveness of training programs is influenced by the performance level of untrained employees.

Understand the relationship between benefit-cost ratio and return on investment in evaluating training programs.

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

Tendency to remember information at the beginning of a body of information better than the information that follows.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises when a person holds conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, often leading to changes in one of the beliefs or behaviors.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than the information that follows.

First Impression

the initial perception one person has of another upon meeting, which can significantly influence future perceptions and interactions.