Asked by Randeisha Glenn on Jun 28, 2024
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An adherent patient who reduces her pain by taking prescribed medication as scheduled is an example of
A) classical conditioning.
B) negative punishment.
C) positive reinforcement.
D) negative reinforcement.
Positive Reinforcement
A technique in behavior therapy that involves providing a reward to encourage the repetition of a desired behavior.
Negative Reinforcement
A behavior modification process where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior in the future.
Adherent Patient
Refers to a patient who closely follows the treatment plan prescribed by their healthcare provider.
- Comprehend the principle of negative reinforcement and its impact on behavioral patterns.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle of negative reinforcement and its impact on behavioral patterns.
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