Many People Do Not Go to the Dentist Regularly as They

question 94

Multiple Choice

Many people do not go to the dentist regularly as they nurture deep-rooted fears. They prefer to go only when they have a problem such as a toothache or a broken tooth, which needs immediate attention. Which of the following drives people to visit the dentist for dental problems that require immediate attention?

• A) Self-improvement motivation
• B) Promotional motivation
• C) A need to maintain homeostasis
• D) A need to achieve hedonic value

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Definitions:

Hasty Generalization

A conclusion is drawn from an unrepresentative or insufficiently sized sample.

Loaded Question

A fallacy that assumes a particular answer to another unasked question.

Unwarranted Assumption

An argument based on a premise which lacks evidence to support it, leading it to be erroneous.

Natural

Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.