30 Questions
How can operant conditioning be used in a hospital setting?
To teach patients with ADHD and autism to swallow pills
What is the role of the teacher in applying systemic desensitization to reduce nausea and vomiting?
Focus on understanding the learners' drives and what environmental factors influence them
In cognitive learning theory, what aspect does cognitivism focus on?
The importance of perception in learning
How does Gestalt perspective differ from focusing on individual stimuli?
It highlights the patterned organization of cognitive elements
What is the purpose of reinforcing a patient when they walk despite discomfort?
To encourage the patient to continue walking in discomfort
How can teachers decrease the probability of a behavior reoccurring according to operant conditioning?
By not reinforcing or applying punishment
What is a learning need?
The gap between what someone knows and what someone needs or wants to know
Why is it important for nurses to identify learning needs first?
To plan appropriate and effective teaching strategies
What is the purpose of structured interviews in assessing learning needs?
To identify any uncertainties and problems in the patient's knowledge
Why is it important for nurses to remain non-judgmental during interactions with patients?
To ensure patients feel comfortable sharing their learning needs
What role do informal conversations play in assessing learning needs?
They help pick up cues about patients' learning needs through active listening
How can nurses best identify uncertainties and conflicts in a patient's knowledge?
By asking open-ended questions in a distraction-free setting
What is one of the factors that contribute to the ups and downs in the learning curve?
Environmental factors
During which stage of the learning curve do we typically observe rapid gains in learning?
Increasing gains
In which stage of the learning curve does the rate of improvement slow down significantly?
Decreasing gains
What happens during the plateau stage of the learning curve?
No substantial gains in performance
In which stage of the learning curve does the learner's performance rise again after a period of stagnation?
Renewed gains
Which stage of the learning curve indicates that an individual's ability has reached its potential and progress is negligible?
Approach to limit
What type of intelligence involves kids who learn better by physically experiencing things?
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
How can a teacher teach self-care or material to children with musical intelligence?
By putting information into a song
Which type of intelligence involves children who prefer introspection and solitude for learning?
Intrapersonal intelligence
How can children with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence be engaged in learning about the kidney?
Act out appropriate behavior related to the kidney
What type of kids are great at understanding people's emotions, have many friends, and excel in social situations?
Social intelligence
Which type of learners need to research facts and then convey their findings to others for effective learning?
Intrapersonal intelligence
What is a key barrier to the assessment process for nurses?
Time management issues
When should assessment be conducted by nurses?
Whenever the nurse has contact with patients or their families
What is one way to make it easier for patients to move on to necessary content during an assessment?
Informing the patient ahead of time about discussing problems
What is a recommended strategy for ensuring effective assessment during a phone conversation with a patient?
Requesting permission to take notes on important information
During an interview with a patient, what question could help understand the impact of their illness?
What do you do to stay healthy?
In addition to interviews, what other method can nurses use for assessment?
Questionnaires and surveys
Explore how hospitals can become associated with feelings of anxiety and nausea through repeated visits, using operant conditioning principles. Learn about the applications of operant conditioning in reducing anxiety, drug addiction, phobias, and more.
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