In the Medical Field, Interns and Residents Are Required to Work

question 132

Multiple Choice

In the medical field, interns and residents are required to work such long shifts that they are perpetually exhausted and do not function optimally. Dissonance theory would suggest that a possible motivation for this policy is to:

• A) prepare them to work under highly stressful conditions
• B) test their dedication to becoming doctors
• C) increase the value they place upon being doctors
• D) identify those who are too prone to making mistakes under pressure

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Definitions:

Self-discipline

The ability to control one's feelings, behaviors, and desires to achieve a long-term goal.

Induction

The process of initiating or causing something to happen, often used in contexts like labor in childbirth or reasoning in logic.

Unacceptable Behavior

Actions or conduct deemed inappropriate or offensive according to societal standards, norms, or expectations.

Unquestioning Obedience

The act of following orders or directions without questioning or expressing any doubts.