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cmoore54

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A nurse explains the technique of response cost to parents who are seeking to reduce the frequency of unwanted behaviors in their children. What is an example of this type of strategy?
 
  a. Ignoring a temper tantrum
  b. Taking away the privilege to watch television until homework is finished
  c. Grounding a child for a month after a very poor report card is received
  d. Making a young child sit in a corner after fighting with a younger sibling

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Which statement best describes the role of the nurse in the therapeutic milieu of a psychiatric unit?
 
  A) The treatment team member who is responsible for management of the therapeutic milieu
  B) The treatment team member who develops the medical diagnosis for all clients in the unit
  C) The treatment team member who provides for the spiritual and comfort needs of the client and his or her family
  D) The treatment team member who conducts individual, group, and family therapy after an in-depth psychosocial history


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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With response cost, the frequency of a behavior is likely to decrease because of a loss or penalty following a behavior. Extinction is the process of eliminating a behavior by ignoring it. Punishment is an aversive stimulus that occurs after the behavior and reduces its future occurrence.

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