Making Consumer Choices Answers

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When making informed decisions about health products or procedures, it's important to consider __________.

A
risks, costs, and caution
B
credibility, risks, and costs
C
risks, credibility, and friends' referrals
D
none of the above
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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.
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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
4

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

A
T
B
F
5

Advertisements are designed to __________.

A
convince consumers to purchase their products
B
emphasize the benefits of the products
C
provide messages that make products seem glamorous
D
all of the above
6

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

A
T
B
F
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Medical information is more readily available now than at any point in the past.

A
T
B
F
8

Natural remedies are usually more effective and safer because they are thoroughly tested.

A
T
B
F
9

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

A
T
B
F
10

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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