Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship of Administrative and Clinical

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship of administrative and clinical medical assisting responsibilities?

• A) Administrative duties require the least interpersonal contact.
• B) The two are equally important for maintaining a high-quality medical practice.
• C) Clinical duties offer more variety in the type of work performed.
• D) Clinical tasks are more difficult to learn than are administrative tasks.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

A field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Information Processing

The way in which information is absorbed, analyzed, stored, and retrieved by the human mind or computers.

Cognitive Development

The development of cognitive processes such as memory, problem-solving, and decision-making, from early childhood to adult age.