Operant Conditioning in Hospitals
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How can operant conditioning be used in a hospital setting?

  • To reinforce rude behavior in hospital staff
  • To reduce anxiety in patients with eating disorders
  • To decrease nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients
  • To teach patients with ADHD and autism to swallow pills (correct)

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 (correct)
  • Use punishment to deter learners from associating certain things
  • Assess the environment and manipulate it to increase certain behaviors
  • Ignore the learners' habits and environmental factors

In cognitive learning theory, what aspect does cognitivism focus on?

  • The importance of perception in learning (correct)
  • The physical environment's impact on learning outcomes
  • Direct reinforcement techniques for behavior modification
  • Individual stimuli and their effects on behavior

How does Gestalt perspective differ from focusing on individual stimuli?

<p>It highlights the patterned organization of cognitive elements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reinforcing a patient when they walk despite discomfort?

<p>To encourage the patient to continue walking in discomfort (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can teachers decrease the probability of a behavior reoccurring according to operant conditioning?

<p>By not reinforcing or applying punishment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a learning need?

<p>The gap between what someone knows and what someone needs or wants to know (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to identify learning needs first?

<p>To plan appropriate and effective teaching strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of structured interviews in assessing learning needs?

<p>To identify any uncertainties and problems in the patient's knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to remain non-judgmental during interactions with patients?

<p>To ensure patients feel comfortable sharing their learning needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do informal conversations play in assessing learning needs?

<p>They help pick up cues about patients' learning needs through active listening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can nurses best identify uncertainties and conflicts in a patient's knowledge?

<p>By asking open-ended questions in a distraction-free setting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that contribute to the ups and downs in the learning curve?

<p>Environmental factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of the learning curve do we typically observe rapid gains in learning?

<p>Increasing gains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the learning curve does the rate of improvement slow down significantly?

<p>Decreasing gains (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the plateau stage of the learning curve?

<p>No substantial gains in performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the learning curve does the learner's performance rise again after a period of stagnation?

<p>Renewed gains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the learning curve indicates that an individual's ability has reached its potential and progress is negligible?

<p>Approach to limit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of intelligence involves kids who learn better by physically experiencing things?

<p>Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a teacher teach self-care or material to children with musical intelligence?

<p>By putting information into a song (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intelligence involves children who prefer introspection and solitude for learning?

<p>Intrapersonal intelligence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can children with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence be engaged in learning about the kidney?

<p>Act out appropriate behavior related to the kidney (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of kids are great at understanding people's emotions, have many friends, and excel in social situations?

<p>Social intelligence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of learners need to research facts and then convey their findings to others for effective learning?

<p>Intrapersonal intelligence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key barrier to the assessment process for nurses?

<p>Time management issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should assessment be conducted by nurses?

<p>Whenever the nurse has contact with patients or their families (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to make it easier for patients to move on to necessary content during an assessment?

<p>Informing the patient ahead of time about discussing problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended strategy for ensuring effective assessment during a phone conversation with a patient?

<p>Requesting permission to take notes on important information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an interview with a patient, what question could help understand the impact of their illness?

<p>What do you do to stay healthy? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to interviews, what other method can nurses use for assessment?

<p>Questionnaires and surveys (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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