The Process of Assessing the Presence of Specific Factors Within

question 6

Multiple Choice

The process of assessing the presence of specific factors within each of the categories that have been identified as being associated with an increased likelihood of an illness, such as cancer, or an unhealthy event, such as an automobile accident, is called:

• A) Health risk reduction
• B) Health risk appraisal
• C) Health risk factors
• D) Health events

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

The subconscious aspect of cognition that involves non-conscious tasks, such as walking, which do not require active thinking or attention.

Incidental Information

Information that is acquired without deliberate intention or effort, often as a byproduct of another activity.

Mnemonics

Memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices.

Retention

The ability to keep or hold onto information or material learned over time.