HEP 348 Module 3 Exam 2

Question 1

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The primary challenge of using humor is that it

Isn’t an important tool for health educators

Cannot be used as an attraction or a reinforcing activity

May be perceived as offensive, despite efforts to the contrary

Does not help to establish rapport with an audience

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Question 2

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One disadvantage of a lecture is that it

Cannot be used with very large groups

Does not stimulate open discussion

Is very time consuming

Requires a lot of equipment

Requires a very high level of expertise on the topic to do well without other aids

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PartialQuestion 3

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Brainstorming, a method of eliciting ideas and information from a group, can be used at any time to define a problem or to consider possible solutions. Of the following rules, select all that apply to brainstorming.

There are no bad ideas.

All ideas/solutions will be considered (listed).

The first step is to prioritize the ideas.

Go around the group in a circle and list ideas.

Make certain not to stop before all new ideas are presented.

Question 4

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A panel is a useful way for an audience either to explore differing opinions about the same topic or to examine varying issues within the same subject area. An advantage of panels is that they

Provide good closure on a subject

Allow participants to get off track, either individually or collectively

Prevent personalities from overshadowing important information

Allow the audience to hear a diversity of opinions about the same subject

Have the potential to be or feel disorganized if the content presented does not follow a logical sequence

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Question 5

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Which tip for effective implementation is unwise on field trips?

Avoid attempting to ‘see it all’ and pressing learners to hurry.

Intentionally underestimate the amount of time it will take to execute the trip.

Prepare an agenda indicating the times and objectives of the activities to be completed.

Divide the larger group into subgroups to ensure all participants are accounted for during the trip.

Consider rotating groups among the various areas or staggering the start to avoid overcrowding.

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Question 6

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Education games differ from other games in that

They are more fun.

Objectives are clear and are the main focus of the activity.

They are motivational.

They can be embarrassing for some individuals.

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Question 7

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Which is NOT a component of a personal improvement project?

Chart actual progress

Chart realistic objectives

Develop a reinforcement schedule

Establish a contract with realistic objectives

Maintain some type of diary to explain progress

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IncorrectQuestion 8

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The peer education approach can be a very effective and productive means by which to disseminate information. Which situation below best illustrates peer education?

Nursing staff providing education and resources to a patient’s family

Cancer survivor providing support services to someone recently diagnosed with cancer

Social worker providing resources for family members and establishing skilled home care services

American Cancer Society providing pamphlets on how to deal with a cancer diagnosis

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Question 9

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True or False? Educational games differ from other games in the educational objectives are clear and are the main focus of the activity.

True

False

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Question 10

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True or False? Active viewing of audiovisual material can be accomplished by asking participants to look for key pieces of information during viewing, which helps them to maintain focus.

True

False

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Question 11

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The problem-solving technique requires scenarios that need a solution. Given the circumstances described, participants are asked to determine the best answer. One advantages of using a problem-solving technique is it

Is a quick process

Increases the potential for interpersonal conflicts

Can demonstrate that often there is no one correct answer

Provides participants with a list of questions to be considered for the group’s discussion

Is very a fun, comfortable process for participants

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Question 12

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A K-W-L (know/want to know/learned) chart is an organizer that mirrors the process of scientific inquiry by identifying K, ‘what the participant currently knows’; W, ‘what the participant wants to know’; followed by a measurement of L, ‘what the participant learned after the discussion.’ Although the approach may be used with many methods, according to the text, this technique is highly recommended for use with

Lecture

Mass media

Panels

Models

Storytelling

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Question 13

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True or False? Humor is not just a joke; it is one of a range of positive emotions you want to evoke.

True

False

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IncorrectQuestion 14

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True or False? Service learning is the notion that one learns through doing and can acquire good personal values through service to others. This method is gaining popularity because as funds for paid staff diminish, peer-to-peer approaches are cost effective.

True

False

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IncorrectQuestion 15

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Each student in the program is asked to perform each step of CPR like they would in a real-life situation. This activity is an example of ____________.

Simulation

Role play

Problem solving

Models

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Question 16

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Select all of the following advantages that apply to icebreakers.

Can truly energize participants

Are not time consuming

Can put participants at ease

Can promote and set the ground rules for participant interaction

Can help the facilitator learn the names and interests of participants

Can serve to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect

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Question 17

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One advantage of experiments and demonstrations is that they

Promote self-confidence

Require no special equipment

Have predictable outcomes

Involve no danger

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Question 18

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One advantage of guest speakers is they

Are always willing to speak for free

Will focus on the topic in a clear, concise way

Allow participants to meet influential individuals

Require no notification or permission from administration

Encourage teamwork

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Question 19

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An advantage of personal improvement projects is they

Are easy to achieve

Require very little paperwork

Require active application of principles

Will motivate all participants

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IncorrectQuestion 20

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You are working with a very diverse group from different heritages and with a wide range of socioeconomic classes. Your task it is to gain insight on potential strategies to solve the problem of community vandalism. Your goal is to discover the participants' opinions, to foster cooperation, and to seek high-quality solutions for the problem. Which method below will best enable you to accomplish your goal?

Debate

Role play

Problem solving

Guided lecture

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Question 21

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One advantage of a lecture is that it

Is passive learning

Is almost always effective

Presents factual information in a logical sequence

Is easy to assess the degree of learning taking place

Is great for holding the attention of an audience

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Question 22

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Brainstorming is appropriate to generate ideas on how to address all of the following problems EXCEPT

Using condoms

Poor food selection

Access to local services

Whether to start CPR or not

Drug sales in the neighborhood

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Question 23

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One disadvantage of field trips is that they

Require elaborate planning

Are limited in entertainment value

Put people in the context of their environment

Cannot be structured to address difficult objectives

Require facilitator to have specialized expertise

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Question 24

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Debates are organized discussions of differing points of view that are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Often reserved for an initial activity

Achieve a better understanding of multiple points of view

Can potentially develop skills in oral persuasion

Participant must have a substantial knowledge base to be effective

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Question 25

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One disadvantage of humor is that it

Always encourages group participation

Is not a good attention-getter

Can be time consuming

Does not provide new perspectives

May be viewed as a waste of time by some participants

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Question 26

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Newsletters can provide vital information to target groups, such as location; set a climate for an upcoming workshop or class; serve to reinforce concepts presented in a workshop; or act as a reminder for action. One disadvantage of newsletters is that they

Only provide a very limited amount of information

Do not target specific needs

Discourage taking action

Require at least a minimal level of expertise

Do not provide an opportunity to reinforce information presented in a program

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Question 27

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Models are useful visual aids for instruction. Examples of models include anatomical facsimiles, breast models for self-examination practice, model communities, car models, and any variety of materials to make a point or draw people visually into a discussion. Which statement is NOT an advantage of using a model?

Can provide variety

Requires no extra setup

Can be used to provide ‘hands-on’ experiences

Are very attractive and good attention-getters

Can be much more meaningful than a picture in a text

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Question 28

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True or False? Advantages of the mass media are they may require special personnel.

True

False

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Question 29

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A disadvantage of role plays is they

Require special equipment

Are time consuming

Can bring out unintended emotions or outcomes

Do not allow participants to act out feelings without reprisals

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Question 30

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of audio methods?

Fairly low in cost

Easy to use

Appeal to multiple senses

Provide a structured experience

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Question 31

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Match the elements of good bulletin board planning with its description.

Focus attention on a single theme or subject.

A bold, even stroke of about 1/6 of a letter is the most legible.

Use actual objects and three-dimensional objects whenever possible.

An informal, or unbalanced, layout is more interesting and eye-catching.

Attention, force, and meaning are obtained through skillful contrasting.

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Question 32

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What is the difference between an experiment and a demonstration?

Experiments allow application in a control setting, whereas demonstrations allow the learner to observe how something is done

Experiments allow for observation, whereas demonstrations allow for application in a control setting.

Demonstrations are often remembered for a long time, whereas experiments are not

Experiments are more complicated than demonstrations

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IncorrectQuestion 33

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You are a health educator preparing a presentation for kindergartners on eating fruits and vegetables. Which of the following would provide an effective use of media and audiovisual equipment?

Showing a clip from a Veggie Tales cartoon video after the lecture and having students identify their favorite vegetable character.

Using transparencies with a simple outline of your lecture on it.

Having students practice typing the word broccoli on their computers.

Showing a film of an elderly lady who developed cancer because she did not eat enough leafy green vegetables.

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Question 34

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Which is NOT a required component of the setup and performance of a role play?

Provide role players with props

Limit the role play to 1 minute and watch for signs that it may be dissolving

Provide the role players a few minutes to prepare before the performance

A role reversal technique that asks the players to switch roles in the middle of the role play can expand the drama and provide different perspectives

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Question 35

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One disadvantage of guest speakers is that they

Can present an unbalanced picture of an issue

Give participants a ‘break’ from the regular presenter or teacher

Do not allow groups access to experts in the field

Are not motivating for learners

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Question 36

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an operational procedure in brainstorming?

Recording brainstorm on large wall charts

Evaluating outcomes

Creating an exhaustive list

Establishing priority objectives

Assigning implementation responsibility

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Question 37

1 / 1 pts

True or False? Before playing audio materials, introduce the content and clarify the objective of the method. In other words, the health educator has previewed the material and can describe the purpose behind the viewing.

True

False

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Question 38

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Based on the text, the most important guidelines for presentations are to

Clarify what you will cover-what are your objectives?

Present your information clearly

Manage your time

Whenever possible check to be certain the audience is understanding your message

Summarize frequently and use indicators to identify major points

Review key points and prepare for the next step in your program

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IncorrectQuestion 39

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Sam presents the following 45-minute case study to his undergraduate school health methods course: Natural heterocyclic aromatic compounds in children, implications for the pediatric endocrinologist. Identify misapplications of the case study method (select all that apply).

Can be time consuming

Can result in pooling of ignorance

Allows participants to consider multiple aspects and solutions to a problem

Generally requires little equipment

Can be an ineffective method if participants do not see the relevance to their personal situation

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Question 40

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Word games include crossword puzzles, anagrams, and other word games. One disadvantage of using word games is they

Are very costly to create

Require a large group

Generally address only the cognitive domain

Serve as good productive filler for individuals who finish work fast or need additional stimulation

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PartialQuestion 41

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Health educators can enhance their lecture skills by (select all that apply)

Practice and organization

Joining a toastmasters club

Reading books on public speaking

Taking a course on presentation techniques

Question 42

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Which statement is NOT a disadvantage of cooperative learning?

Is unpredictable in outcome

Has the potential for being very disruptive in the school setting

Can sometimes be stifled by unassertive individuals

Has the potential to wander off the track of the activity

Can be uncomfortable for individuals who prefer to work independently

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Question 43

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One advantage of humor is that it

Never requires permission to use

Can address affective information or issues in a palatable format

Is never offensive if prepared well

Requires no special setup

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Question 44

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A disadvantage of panels is that they

Are often difficult to compile with just the right ‘mix’

Have the potential for critical debate among panelists

Require the audience to hear more than one speaker

Are extremely time consuming

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IncorrectQuestion 45

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True or False? Debriefing is particularly important after panel role playing; its only role is to tactfully correct any misinformation immediately after the role play.

True

False

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Question 46

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True or False? Peer education affords an incredible opportunity for the personal growth and development of the peers themselves.

True

False

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Question 47

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True or False? Disadvantages of the mass media are they are usually inadequate to change complex behaviors.

True

False

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Question 48

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of educational games?

Do not encourage teamwork

Involve little variety

Can place too much emphasis on competition

Not a good introduction activity

Do not actively involve learners

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Question 49

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Storytelling is becoming modernized with the addition of technology. Digital storytelling is the practice of combining narrative with digital content, including images, sound, and video, to create a short movie, typically with a strong emotional component. An advantage of storytelling is it

Does not require the facilitator to have advanced speaking skills

Is likely to be shared with others

Is only as effective as the discussion that follows

Requires little preparation

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Question 50

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One disadvantage of experiments and demonstrations is that they

Usually do not have a high interest level

Do not reinforce theoretical aspects of a topic

May require the facilitator to have specialized expertise

Require large groups of people

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Question 51

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Simulations are activities that take on the appearance of some real-life phenomenon. They allow participants to observe and even participate in an event without the risk of injury that would occur in the real event and in a very controlled manner. Which of the following will NOT aid in the effective implementation of a simulation?

Keep the pace of the simulation as true to life as possible

Provide a detailed explanation of the procedures for the simulation

Create ‘curve-ball’ or extremely unlikely complications to the scenario

Know what you wish to accomplish and make participants aware of the specific outcomes you expect of them

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Question 52

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True or False? When distributing a newsletter as part of a program, deliver your newsletter with other materials to save costs.

True

False

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Question 53

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True or False? Health educators must think carefully about what they are trying to achieve before using guest speakers because they alone bear the responsibility to ensure the speaker provides factual information that promotes positive health attitudes and behaviors.

True

False

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Question 54

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Dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of presentation

Make eye contact

Reinforce key points

Smile and move about

Play with chalk like dice

Show an aura of confidence

Use visual aids as appropriate

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Question 55

1 / 1 pts

When planning to lecture for more than ____ minutes, the health educator should use other methods or prepare a truly stirring presentation.

10

12

20

30

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Question 56

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You are teaching participants how to test their glucose levels. The process involves multiple steps and requires the participant to master each step along the way to get an accurate reading. Which of the following methods are most effective for teaching this skill?

Guided practice using a step by step demonstration

Role play the steps

Modeling the behavior and then letting the participant practice

Showing a video clip of the skill

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Question 57

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One disadvantage of storytelling is it

Requires equipment

Isn’t interesting and entertaining for learners

Can be time consuming to create

Does not effectively address difficult topics and the affective domain

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Question 58

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In the problem-solving technique, often there is no one guaranteed acceptable answer. The purpose of the technique is to

Frustrate participants as a means to motivate investigation

Expose participants to no-win situations

Stimulate discussion and expose participants to multiple points of view

Stimulate discussion and expose participants to unwinnable situations

Stifle discussion and discourage the exploration of multiple points of view

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Question 59

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A disadvantage of personal improvement projects is they

Repeat information presented in a program

Personalize health practices for some participants while leaving others out

Have no potential influence on health behavior

Do not target specific needs, including behavioral objectives

Require considerable individual attention and commitment

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Question 60

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Which of the following is considered the most important consideration when using digital tools?

Cost effectiveness

Best fit for meeting objectives

Availability of devices for all participants

Time efficiency

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Quiz Score: 52 out of 60