Global English vocabulary UNIT 3 Then and Now

What is meant by 'adverse effect'?

• An effect that has no impact on health.

• An adverse effect is a harmful or undesired outcome resulting from a treatment or intervention.

• A positive outcome from a treatment or intervention.

• A beneficial result of a medical procedure.

Which term describes a secondary consequence of an action?

• side effect

• main effect

• direct result

• primary outcome

What does 'detrimental effect' imply?

• A beneficial effect or advantage.

• A negative impact or harm.

• A neutral outcome with no impact.

• An improvement or enhancement.

If something is described as 'causal', what does it relate to?

• Cause and effect relationships

• Statistical analysis

• Emotional responses

• Random occurrences

What does it mean to 'collate' information?

• To analyze the emotional tone of the information.

• To delete unnecessary information from a source.

• To gather and organize information from various sources.

• To summarize information into a single document.

What is a 'correlational' relationship?

• A relationship that only exists in experimental settings.

• A relationship that implies one variable is dependent on the other.

• A statistical association between two variables without implying causation.

• A direct cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.

What does it mean to 'bring about' a change?

• To analyze the effects of a change without implementing it.

• To create a plan for future changes without taking action.

• To ignore existing conditions and maintain the status quo.

• To cause or facilitate a transformation or shift.

How would you describe an 'overwhelming' response?

• An intense and powerful reaction that exceeds expectations.

• A reaction that is predictable and routine.

• A mild and unremarkable reaction.

• A response that is easily manageable.

What does it mean to 'trigger' an event?

• To delay or postpone an event.

• To observe an event without interference.

• To analyze the outcomes of an event.

• To initiate or cause an event to occur.

What is the difference between 'set off' and 'trigger' in context?

• 'Set off' is a synonym for 'trigger'.

• Both terms mean the same thing in all contexts.

• 'Set off' emphasizes the action of initiating, while 'trigger' refers to the specific cause or event that leads to a response.

• 'Set off' refers to a physical action, while 'trigger' is emotional.