Question 18 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Jamal has a sudden medical emergency, and although his doctors do not agree, he is sure that it was caused by an antibiotic he took to prepare for a tooth extraction. Jamal posts a picture of himself in the hospital on his social media with the hashtag #antibioticskill. Although hashtags can raise awareness of important issues, what might happen if Jamal’s post were to go viral?
Answer
A
People could be influenced into groupthink and reject antibiotics without knowing the facts.
B
People would be encouraged to research the side effects that antibiotics cause before accepting them.
C
Jamal would be investigated for making unfounded claims about a product online.
D
Jamal could cause people to be more willing to listen to their doctor’s advice.
Explanation
If the post goes viral, many people may accept Jamal’s personal experience as proof that antibiotics are dangerous, even though his doctors disagree about the cause. That could lead people to follow the crowd and reject antibiotics without learning the facts. So the best choice is “People could be influenced into groupthink and reject antibiotics without knowing the facts.”
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