A nurse should recognize which intervention as most appropriate within a behavioral therapy program?
A. A child is given a Popsicle for staying dry and clean.
B. A child is put in time-out after soiling his or her undergarments.
C. A child is allowed to remain in soiled undergarments.
D. A child is taught the advantages of staying dry and clean.
ANS: A
A stimulus that follows a behavior or response is called a reinforcing stimulus or reinforcer. The reward of a Popsicle is a reinforcer for the child staying dry and clean. This is an example of operant conditioning, a form of behavioral therapy.
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