A Nurse Is Critiquing the Program Objective 'To Decrease the Incidence

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse is critiquing the program objective 'to decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by providing immunization clinics in all schools between August and December of 2005." Which of the following critiques is accurate?

• A) It is accurate as written.
• B) The results are ambiguous.
• C) The action verb is not action oriented.
• D) The purpose is not stated.

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory explaining how people might change their attitudes in two ways, either through deep, thoughtful consideration of arguments (central route) or through superficial cues (peripheral route).

Central Route

In persuasion theory, the central route to persuasion involves deeply processing the content of the message, focusing on the argument's quality and logic.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than logical arguments, often affecting attitudes without deep processing.

Social Role

The part individuals play as members of a social group, with each role being defined by expected behaviors and responsibilities.