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krzymel

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on: Aug 23, 2018
Using which behavioral technique can caregivers reduce difficult behaviors of Alzheimer's patients?
 
  a. milieu therapy
  b. differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior
  c. spaced reinforcement
  d. cognitive retraining

Question 2

During dinnertime Joe, an Alzheimer's patient, often acts out and throws his food. However, tonight he is sitting quietly and eating; this prompts the nursing home staff to reward Joe. The most likely technique the staff is employing is
 
  a. milieu therapy.
  b. differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior.
  c. spaced reinforcement.
  d. cognitive retraining.


shaikhs

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b


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