25 Questions
What behavioral pattern is known as 'Dr.Google'?
Online health search using search engines
What is 'cyberchondria' as mentioned in the text?
A compulsive tendency to self-diagnose and search for medical information online
What percentage of internet users rely on online information instead of consulting a doctor?
70%
What percentage of cases had a truly accurate self-diagnosis when relying on online health information?
10%
What are some factors that psychologists believe can lead to cyberchondria?
Time and financial constraints to visit clinics and laboratories
Which of the following is a common behavior associated with cyberchondria?
Spending many hours online searching for dangerous symptoms
What is the main purpose of online health search, according to the text?
To allow easy access to health information
What percentage of cases had a truly accurate self-diagnosis when relying on online health information?
10%
What behavioral pattern is also known as 'Dr.Google'?
Searching for health information online using search engines
What is the 'compulsive tendency' associated with cyberchondria, according to the text?
Self-diagnosing and searching for medical information online
What percentage of internet users rely on online information instead of consulting a doctor, according to the text?
70%
What are some factors that can lead to cyberchondria, according to the text?
Chronic stress and fatigue, physical exhaustion, and lack of time/financial resources
What percentage of users were so confident in their self-diagnosed condition that they proceeded to purchase medicinal drugs?
Nearly half
What is the main message or conclusion of the text?
Relying on online health information can be problematic and lead to inaccurate self-diagnoses
What is the main reason why psychologists believe cyberchondria arises, according to the text?
Chronic stress, fatigue, and physical exhaustion
What is the term used to describe the compulsive behavior of self-diagnosing and searching for medical information online?
Cyberchondria
What percentage of internet users, according to the text, prefer to rely on information from the Internet for self-diagnosis and self-treatment instead of consulting a doctor?
80%
Why do psychologists believe cyberchondria often arises, as mentioned in the text?
Chronic stress and fatigue
In the context of online health search, what is the empowering effect mentioned in the text?
Ease of access to health information
What does a person suffering from cyberchondria typically spend many hours doing?
Searching for dangerous symptoms online
Which reason is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor leading to cyberchondria?
Excessive laughter
What percentage of users were truly accurate in their self-diagnosed condition when relying on online health information, according to the text?
10%
What should you do if you start feeling dizzy or experiencing throat pain, based on the text?
'Consult a doctor' for a professional diagnosis
'Dr.Google' is a behavioral pattern associated with:
'Using search engines for health information'
What did nearly half of the sample users do after self-diagnosing their conditions online?
Purchased medicinal drugs based on their diagnosis
Explore the impact of online health searches on individuals, including the phenomenon of cyberchondria - compulsive self-diagnosis through online medical information. Understand the empowering and problematic aspects of accessing health information on the internet.
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