Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Health Risk Appraisal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes health risk appraisal and risk reduction?

• A) Data about health risks are collected and analyzed; then a health risk profile is generated.
• B) The goal is prevention or early detection of disease.
• C) The health insurance industry recognizes the potential of risk reduction for cost containment.
• D) An epidemiological approach is used to identify risks at the individual level.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Edification

The process of educating or improving an individual's psychological and social skills and knowledge for better interpersonal interactions and personal development.

Acculturation

The process through which individuals or groups from one cultural background adopt the traits of another, often dominant, culture.

Attitudinal Identification

The psychological process by which a person aligns their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors with those of a group or society.

Subliminal Messages

Messages transmitted in a way that is designed to pass below the normal limits of perception, often used in advertising to influence consumer behavior unconsciously.