Question 1

What are two examples of places to find valid health information?

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Question 2

Restating in your own words what you heard and asking the speaker if this is what he/she meant is an example of which of the following?

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Restating what you heard and asking for clarification is a form of feedback, which is an important component of effective communication.

Question 3

A friend just informed you about a new diet pill that supposedly helps you lose weight quickly. Your friend claims that the pill is amazing and effective. What would you do in order to determine whether the information was valid or not?

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Question 4

Dr. Brown has a Ph.D. in neuroscience, has worked as a doctor in the community for 10 years, and conducts research on stress and aging. How would you refer to Dr. Brown's professional experience?

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Credentials refer to Dr. Brown's educational and professional experience, including their Ph.D., medical practice, and research.

Question 5

What is reasoning in which arguments are based on experience and/or observations rather than on laws and/or proven facts called?

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Inductive reasoning is based on drawing conclusions from specific observations or experiences, rather than on established laws or proven facts. It involves using specific examples to make generalizations or predictions. This is different from deductive reasoning, which starts with general statements (such as laws or theories) and applies them to specific situations to draw conclusions. Logical reasoning involves using formal rules of logic to evaluate arguments, while mind mapping is a brainstorming or organizational tool.

Question 6

Ideation, encoding, and interference are all processes related to which of the following?

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Ideation refers to the process of generating ideas or concepts, encoding refers to the process of putting those ideas into a communicable form (i.e. language), and interference refers to potential barriers that may disrupt the transmission or reception of those ideas through communication. Therefore, all three processes are closely related to the broader concept of communication.

Question 7

Describe a personal health behavior you could practice to reduce the risk of getting in a car accident.

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Question 8

Which of the following is a technique that enables you to organize and illustrate your thoughts using both sides of your brain?

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Mind mapping is a visual technique that combines words and images to organize information and stimulate creativity, using both the left and right sides of the brain. The other options, deductive reasoning and critical thinking, involve logical and analytical thinking which primarily uses the left side of the brain. A brain teaser involves solving a puzzle or riddle, which can stimulate both sides of the brain, but is not necessarily a technique for organizing and illustrating thoughts.

Question 9

Describe why having a social support network is important and how it can improve health.

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Question 10

How does income affect health and well-being?

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Question 11

How does quality of life differ from longevity?

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Question 12

Describe two characteristics of someone who is health literate.

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Question 13

"Thinking outside of the box" is an example of what type of thinking?

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Question 14

What is a puzzle that tests your creativity and mental problem-solving skills called?

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A brain teaser is a type of puzzle that requires creative thinking and mental problem-solving skills. It often involves thinking outside the box and finding unconventional solutions. Examples of brain teasers include riddles, logic puzzles, and lateral thinking problems.

Question 15

What are the four dimensions of health?

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Question 16

When coming to a conclusion, it is usually best to think critically and use which type of reasoning in order to validate information first?

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Deductive reasoning is a type of logical reasoning that involves making a general statement (a conclusion) based on specific evidence (premises). It is a top-down approach to reasoning, where the conclusion is derived from the premises.

Question 17

Why is being health literate important for being a good citizen?

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Question 18

What is Medicaid, and who is eligible to receive it?

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Question 19

"My uncle ate fatty foods all of the time and lived to be 90 years old. Therefore, I will eat fatty foods all of the time and will live as long as he did," is an example of what type of reasoning?

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This is an example of inductive reasoning, which draws a conclusion based on specific observations or evidence. However, the conclusion may not necessarily be true or applicable to all situations, as there may be other factors involved in the uncle's longevity.

Question 20

What is reasoning that begins with a general statement and ends with a conclusion about something specific called?

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This type of reasoning is called deductive reasoning. It begins with a general statement or premise, and then uses logical steps to make a specific conclusion.

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