An Advance in Medical Science That Has Direct Implications for Health

question 46

Multiple Choice

An advance in medical science that has direct implications for health psychologists is the increasing use of:

• A)living organ and tissue transplants
• B)cloning
• C)stem cell transplant
• D)in vitro fertilization

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Definitions:

Serendipity

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way, often leading to unexpected and serendipitous discoveries.

Generalizability

The extent to which findings or conclusions drawn from a specific study or sample can be applied to broader populations or situations.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which specific instances or observations lead to a generalized conclusion.

Deductive Reasoning

A reasoning method where an inference is drawn from the agreement of several statements that are typically considered true.