Dr. Google and Cyberchondria

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What is the term used to describe the compulsive tendency to self-diagnose and search for medical information online?

  • Medical anxiety disorder
  • Hypochondriasis
  • Cyberchondria (correct)
  • Online health obsession

According to the study mentioned, what percentage of internet users rely on online information for self-diagnosis and self-treatment instead of consulting a doctor?

  • 60%
  • 50%
  • 70% (correct)
  • 80%

What percentage of self-diagnosed conditions turned out to be truly accurate, according to the study?

  • 15%
  • 20%
  • 5%
  • 10% (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential reason for the development of cyberchondria?

<p>Excessive use of social media (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the behavior of using search engines to find health information online?

<p>Dr.Google (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the sample users proceeded to purchase medicinal drugs based on their self-diagnosed condition?

<p>Nearly half (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about online health search?

<p>It has allowed easy access to health information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of devising one's own treatment plan based on online information?

<p>Internet self-treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the accuracy of self-diagnosis?

<p>Self-diagnosis is rarely accurate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended course of action if you suddenly feel dizzy or your throat starts to ache?

<p>The text does not provide a recommendation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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