Operant conditioning will be used to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute. Which technique would a nurse include in the treatment plan?
a. Ignore the child for using silence.
b. Have the child observe others talking.
c. Give the child a small treat for speaking.
d. Teach the child relaxation techniques, then coax speech.
ANS: C
Operant conditioning involves giving positive reinforcement for a desired behavior. Treats are rewards to reinforce speech. Ignoring the child will not change the behavior. Having the child observe others describes modeling. Teaching relaxation techniques and then coaxing speech is an example of systematic desensitization.
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