A mother tells her teenager that in order for college tuition to be paid, the teenager must quit smoking. They develop a written agreement stipulating time frames and consequences. This is an example of which technique of behavior modification?
A. Shaping
B. Modeling
C. Contracting
D. Premack principle
ANS: C
Contracting occurs when the mother and teenager together develop a written agreement related to desired behavior (smoking cessation) and positive reinforcement (paid college tuition).
You might also like to view...
The tasks of grieving include all of the following except
A. Acknowledge the reality of death B. Work through the pain of grief C. Begin to disengage D. Restructure relationships
Popliteal pulses are assessed:
A. Behind the knee B. At the top of the foot C. Below the inguinal ligament D. On the inner side of the ankle
A child with a head injury is demonstrating signs of cognitive deficits. The parents are concerned about how well the child will recover. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as the most appropriate for the family at this time?
A) Anxiety related to extent of required hospitalization B) Risk for long-term learning deficits related to head injury C) Parental fear related to outcome after head injury in child D) Ineffective coping related to care of a child with a head injury
A teenage client is hungry and goes to the refrigerator for a snack. A holiday has just been celebrated at her home, and many of her favorite foods are available. She selects some slices of roast turkey and a cup of her aunt's special fruit salad
This is an example of a. bingeing. b. abundance. c. food choice. d. food preference.