Research whose purpose is to advance our knowledge with little concern for any immediate,

practical benefits is called:



a. applied research.
b. evaluation research.
c. descriptive research.
d. basic research


ANS: D

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When building support for the EBP it is important to do all of the following EXCEPT:

A) invite one person from each stakeholder group to be on the EBP advisory committee B) build an action plan C) identify staff members and those affected by the EBP D) ask for advice from those involved

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Which of the following was a component of the moralistic period from 1830 to 1870?

a. emphasis on an individuals’ intra and interpersonal dynamics b. use of social science to study and solve individual/social problems c. a focus on moral character development of poor and other marginalized groups d. a belief that natural environment is given to humans by God for their use

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A common justification for excessive hospital prices is:

a) they cover the cost of running the hospital. b) they cover the cost of the poor. c) they pay some research expenses. d) All the above.

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The tendency for two people who are in conflict to involve a third person or entity in order to reduce the stress in the dyad is called:

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