During a group session a nurse mimics the disruptive behavior of a patient to demonstrate its affect on group work. The teaching strategy the nurse is implementing is:
a. shaping.
b. modeling.
c. role playing.
d. positive reinforcement.
C
Role playing is defined as the process by which patients rehearse problematic issues and obtain feedback about their behavior. In this situation, the patient switches roles with the nurse and is given an opportunity to see issues from another individual's viewpoint.
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