DrKao Is Developing a Technique to Screen for Malignant Tumors

question 7

Multiple Choice

Dr.Kao is developing a technique to screen for malignant tumors.Dr.Kao's technique should ______.

• A)increase sensitivity to maximize hits regardless of the number of misses
• B)increase sensitivity to maximize hits but minimize misses
• C)decrease sensitivity to maximize correct rejections
• D)decrease sensitivity to minimize false alarms

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Definitions:

Moderately High Information Richness

Refers to communication mediums or messages that have a high level of detail and can convey complex information effectively, though not at the highest possible level of richness.

Work Stress

The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work, leading to physical and emotional stress.

Mum Effect

The tendency of people to withhold negative or undesirable information to avoid uncomfortable situations or negative consequences.

Filtering

The process of screening, selecting, or modifying information as it passes through various media or during cognition.