Dr Cuthbert Assesses the Number of New Cases of Pathological

question 3

Multiple Choice

Dr. Cuthbert assesses the number of new cases of pathological gamblers after a new casino is built beside Green Gables on Prince Edward Island. She is assessing the ________ of the disorder.

• A)prevalence
• B)incidence
• C)base-rate
• D)case-rate

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Definitions:

Relevance Timing

The importance of delivering information or performing an action at the most opportune time.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon occurring when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time, leading to psychological stress.

Situational Timing

The appropriate or advantageous time to take action or make a decision based on the current situation.

Emotional Readiness

The state of being mentally prepared to handle the emotional aspects of a situation.