ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Version 7ReadingMedium
A patient is given a brochure about a new fitness program. The brochure states: 'Results may vary. Individual outcomes are not guaranteed and depend on factors such as diet, exercise consistency, and genetic predisposition.' What is the primary purpose of this statement?
- ATo encourage participants to work harder.
- BTo provide transparency and manage expectations.
- CTo highlight the importance of genetic factors.
- DTo discourage individuals with poor genetics from joining.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. To provide transparency and manage expectations.
This statement is a disclaimer commonly used to inform potential participants that outcomes are not uniform or guaranteed. Its purpose is to be transparent about the variability of results and to set realistic expectations, protecting the program provider from claims of false advertising while also educating the consumer.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While it implicitly suggests effort matters, its primary purpose is not to motivate but to clarify.
- C. While genetics are mentioned as a factor, the primary purpose is not to emphasize genetics but to explain why results vary.
- D. There is no indication of discouraging participation, only clarifying the nature of potential results.
Purpose of Disclaimers
A statement that limits the scope of rights, obligations, or expectations, often used to avoid liability or manage consumer understanding.
- Manages expectations.
- Provides legal protection for the provider.
- Informs about variability or limitations.
Memory trick: CLARIFY: Cover Liability, Advise, Reassure, Inform, Forewarn, Yield.