Which of the Following Is NOT Considered a Policy Instrument

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a policy instrument?

• A)tax expenditures
• B)referendum
• C)regulation
• D)state of emergency

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

The beneficial effect on a patient's health that arises from the patient's expectations rather than from the actual treatment.

Regression Toward The Mean

The statistical phenomenon where extreme scores or outcomes naturally return to the average over time.

Therapy

Therapy is a treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, usually referring to psychological counseling and support.

Inpatient Population

Individuals who are admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay.