ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Version 7ReadingMedium
A patient is given a pamphlet about 'Understanding Your Diabetes Diagnosis.' The pamphlet includes sections such as 'What is Diabetes?', 'Managing Your Blood Sugar', 'Healthy Eating Habits', 'The Importance of Exercise', and 'Medication Management'. What organizational strategy does the arrangement of these sections primarily employ?
- AGeneral to specific.
- BCause and effect.
- CChronological order.
- DProblem-solution.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. General to specific.
The pamphlet starts with a broad overview ('What is Diabetes?') and then progressively moves to more specific aspects of managing the condition (blood sugar, diet, exercise, medication). This structure helps the reader build understanding from fundamental concepts to detailed actions.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Cause and effect would explain how one event leads to another, which isn't the primary organizational method for these sections.
- C. Chronological order would present events in time sequence, which is not the primary pattern here.
- D. While diabetes is a 'problem' and the sections offer 'solutions,' the overall flow is from broad understanding to specific actions, not a direct problem-solution structure.
Organizational Strategy: General to Specific
A textual arrangement where information begins with broad, overarching concepts and then progresses to more detailed, focused points.
- Starts with general overview.
- Narrows down to specific details or actions.
- Helps build foundational understanding before diving into specifics.
Memory trick: General to Specific: Start BROAD, then DRILL DOWN to details.