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?

It highlights the patterned organization of cognitive elements Signup and view all the answers

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

To encourage the patient to continue walking in discomfort Signup and view all the answers

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

By not reinforcing or applying punishment Signup and view all the answers

What is a learning need?

The gap between what someone knows and what someone needs or wants to know Signup and view all the answers

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

To plan appropriate and effective teaching strategies Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify any uncertainties and problems in the patient's knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure patients feel comfortable sharing their learning needs Signup and view all the answers

What role do informal conversations play in assessing learning needs?

They help pick up cues about patients' learning needs through active listening Signup and view all the answers

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

By asking open-ended questions in a distraction-free setting Signup and view all the answers

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

Environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

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

Increasing gains Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreasing gains Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the plateau stage of the learning curve?

No substantial gains in performance 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?

Renewed gains 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?

Approach to limit Signup and view all the answers

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

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

By putting information into a song Signup and view all the answers

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

Intrapersonal intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

Act out appropriate behavior related to the kidney 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?

Social intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

Intrapersonal intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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

Time management issues Signup and view all the answers

When should assessment be conducted by nurses?

Whenever the nurse has contact with patients or their families 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?

Informing the patient ahead of time about discussing problems Signup and view all the answers

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

Requesting permission to take notes on important information Signup and view all the answers

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

What do you do to stay healthy? Signup and view all the answers

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

Questionnaires and surveys Signup and view all the answers