Knowledge, Realism, and Diagnostic Reasoning in a Physical Diagnosis Course.

Voytovich, Anthony E.; Rippey, Robert M.

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ERIC Number: EJ264690

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Publication Date: 1982-Jun

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Knowledge, Realism, and Diagnostic Reasoning in a Physical Diagnosis Course.

Voytovich, Anthony E.; Rippey, Robert M.

Journal of Medical Education, v57 n6 p461-67 Jun 1982

In a study of tests on diagnosis it was found that confidence measures of knowledge adjusted for reasoning were more reliable than conventional measures of knowledge, supporting the idea that knowledge enhances the ability to recognize the diagnostic entities, and realism is associated with fewer premature closures. (MSE)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes, Convergent Thinking, Course Content, Higher Education, Medical Education, Problem Solving, Test Construction, Test Reliability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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