What Term Refers to "The Study of the Occurrence and Distribution

question 17

Multiple Choice

What term refers to "the study of the occurrence and distribution of health-related states or events in specified populations"?

• A) Nosology
• B) Epidemiology
• C) Susceptibility
• D) Biologic plausibility

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process of receiving and interpreting sensory stimuli from the environment through bodily sense organs.

Perception

The cognitive process of interpreting sensory information to understand and interact with the environment.

Top-Down Processing

The use of preexisting knowledge to organize individual features into a unified whole.

Perceptual Set

A psychological factor that influences how an individual organizes and interprets sensory input, based on expectations, emotions, culture, and previous experiences.