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arivle123 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A kindergarten rule states that if unacceptable behavior occurs, a child's personalized fish will be moved to the sea grass. Children who behave keep their fish out of the sea grass.

The school nurse should identify this intervention as based on which principle of behavior therapy?

A. Classical conditioning
B. Conditioned response
C. Positive reinforcement
D. Negative reinforcement

Question 2

A nursing student is developing a study guide related to historical facts about suicide. Which of the following facts should the student include? Select all that apply.

A. In the Middle Ages, suicide was viewed as a selfish and criminal act.
B. During the Roman Empire, suicide was followed by incineration of the body.
C. Suicide was an offense in ancient Greece, and a common-site burial was denied.
D. During the Renaissance, suicide was discussed and viewed more philosophically.
E. Old Norse traditionally set a person who committed suicide adrift in the North Sea.

tennis14576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Negative reinforcement is increasing the probability that behavior (appropriate classroom behavior) will recur by removal of an undesirable reinforcing stimulus (personalized fish in sea grass).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
These are true historical facts about suicide and should be included in the student's study guide.