Which Method of Risk Assessment Bases Decisions on Predetermined Risk

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which method of risk assessment bases decisions on predetermined risk factors that are statistically and empirically related with a specific outcome?

• A)actuarial prediction
• B)correlational assessment
• C)structured professional judgment
• D)unstructured clinical judgment
• E)static risk

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Definitions:

IRB Approval

Formal authorization from an Institutional Review Board for a study to proceed, confirming ethical standards have been met.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.

Diminished Decision-Making

A reduced ability to make informed, thoughtful decisions, often due to factors like cognitive impairment or lack of information.

Beneficence

The principle of doing good and ensuring the well-being of others, especially in ethical frameworks and medical practices.