Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Distal Cause

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a distal cause of heart disease

• A)Staph infection
• B)E.coli bacteria
• C)Congenital defects
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Overconfidence

The condition of having excessive confidence or belief in one's own abilities, often more than is objectively warranted.

Test Preparation

The process or activities undertaken to ready oneself for a standardized test, often involving reviewing content, learning strategies, and practicing test questions.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where a person experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to the belief in the efficacy of a treatment, despite it having no therapeutic effect.

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias characterized by an individual's belief that they are more capable or knowledgeable than they actually are.