Author Question: The popular standard by which health is being defined for older people is a. The absence of ... (Read 54 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The popular standard by which health is being defined for older people is

a. The absence of debilitating diseases
b. The ability to participate in aerobic exercises
c. The ability to pay for needed health service
d. The maintenance of independence

Question 2

Suzanne's evaluation is due in 2 weeks. Yesterday, she came in early to help with a staffing crisis and actually saved a choking family member by performing the Heimlich maneuver.

Her evaluation is certain to be full of high praise for her skills and teamwork.
a. This is a fair evaluation; after all, she has been great the last 2 weeks
b. This is a fair evaluation; the manager really cannot remember any problems with Suzanne this last year
c. This is a situation in which a halo error is influencing the entire evaluation
d. This is a situation in which a leniency error is influencing the entire evaluation

Zebsrer · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Throughout the chapter and in related readings and references, the definition of health is referred to as more than just the absence of disease (response A). Response B addresses only one aspect of health promotion and is not a standard that measures health. Financial security (response C) can positively affect one's ability to access health promotion services, but it is not a discriminating factor for defining health. The maintenance of independence in self-care is the best answer.

Answer to Question 2

C
The halo effect allows one event or trait to influence the entire evaluation, in this case, Suzanne's recent behaviors. The objectivity of the evaluation is being clouded by the halo behavior. Evaluations need to be comprehensive regarding behaviors and skills.