16 Questions
What is the behavioral pattern known as when individuals search for health information online?
Dr. Google
What percentage of internet users in the United Kingdom rely on online health information for self-diagnosis instead of consulting a doctor?
70%
What is the term used to describe the compulsive tendency to self-diagnose and search for medical information online?
Cyberchondria
What was the accuracy rate of self-diagnoses when internet users relied on online health information?
10%
According to psychologists, what are some factors that often contribute to the development of cyberchondria?
Chronic stress and fatigue
Why do Internet users sometimes resort to self-diagnosis and self-treatment instead of consulting doctors?
Lack of time and financial resources
What is the term used to describe spending many hours online searching for dangerous symptoms, speculating about serious illnesses, or devising a treatment plan?
Cyberchondria
Why might self-diagnosis through online health searches lead to cyberchondria?
Providing inaccurate or alarming information
What proportion of internet users in the UK chose to self-diagnose using online health information instead of consulting a doctor?
70%
What percentage of self-diagnosed conditions by internet users turned out to be accurate based on a study?
10%
What factor do psychologists believe often contributes to the development of cyberchondria?
Chronic stress and fatigue
Which term is used to describe the behavior of searching for health information online, often leading to cyberchondria?
Googleitis
What effect has online health search had on individuals, based on the text?
Empowering effect and easy access to health information
What percentage of sample users were confident enough in their self-diagnosed condition to purchase medicinal drugs?
50%
Why do some individuals engage in cyberchondria according to psychologists?
Resulting from chronic stress and fatigue
What can be a consequence of relying solely on online health information for self-diagnosis and treatment?
Misinterpretation of symptoms leading to incorrect treatment
Test your knowledge about the phenomenon of 'Dr.Google' and cyberchondria, the compulsive behavior of self-diagnosing and searching for medical information online. Explore the empowering and problematic aspects of online health search.
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