A Doctor Concludes from Evidence That Having Yearly Physical Exams

question 55

Multiple Choice

A doctor concludes from evidence that having yearly physical exams helps people stay healthy. However, she has not considered the risk of a selection factor; thus, the doctor may ignore the possibility that

• A)healthy people may schedule exams more often than others.
• B)hypochondriacs do the same thing.
• C)people who are sick go to the doctor more often.
• D)some people have better genes than others.

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Definitions:

Normative Appeal

A persuasive strategy that relies on societal norms and values to influence behavior.

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Strategies used in dialogue to persuade or influence others to reach an agreement.

Terms

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