A 5-year-old girl on a behavior modification program is admitted to the unit. The nurse would expect to participate in which activity based on this approach?
1. Challenging irrational thoughts
2. Rewarding the accomplishment of each goal
3. Family therapy with every member present for each session
4. Play therapy with dolls representing every member of the family
ANS: 2
Option 1 is a strategy within cognitive therapy. Family therapy and play therapy are not neces-sarily used with a behavior modification program. Behavior modification includes systematically listing goals, often in a chart, and rewarding the child for accomplishing each goal.
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