Making Consumer Choices Answers

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3

Which statement describes a key effect of technology?

A
Technology creates more sources of information.
B
Technology creates fewer sources of information.
C
Technology makes it easy to determine which sources are credible.
D
Technology keeps information concealed from the public.
9

What is a good way to establish the credibility of online sources?

A
checking the site for links to other credible sources
B
assess the presentation of the material for professionalism
C
determine if the site presents good, unbiased coverage of the topics
D
all of the above
11

Important factors in determining the credibility of a health product manufacturer include __________.

A
recalls, location, and doctor's recommendation
B
location, clinical trials, and quality control
C
recalls, location, and quality control
D
clinical trials, doctor's recommendation, and quality control
12

A general definition of media is "methods for communicating information."

A
T
B
F
13

Health messaging through the media can be both positive and negative.

A
T
B
F
14

When choosing a healthcare provider, who is responsible for making sure insurance covers the care?

A
you
B
doctors
C
insurance companies
D
nurses
15

Trustworthy health-related websites should be frequently reviewed by medical professionals, even if the content doesn't change.

A
T
B
F
16

All websites with medical information should be considered credible.

A
T
B
F
17

Possible interaction with other medications is a risk when choosing a new health product.

A
T
B
F
18

Technology has provided methods for near-instantaneous transmission of information.

A
T
B
F
19

Which of the following developed technologies has NOT greatly increased the speed of information dissemination?

A
smartphones
B
e-mail
C
typewriter
D
teleconferencing
20

Which of these statements is NOT true?

A
Advertising is not a contributing factor for underaged alcohol drinking.
B
Teens are more likely to have unprotected sex when drinking alcohol.
C
About 28% of high school seniors are binge drinkers.
D
Underaged drinkers are more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease.

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