A Child Is Scolded for Using Its Fingers Instead of Fork

question 17

Multiple Choice

A child is scolded for using its fingers instead of fork to eat some spaghetti. The scolding stops when the child picks up the fork. Stopping the scolding is an example of ________ reinforcement.

• A) negative
• B) tertiary
• C) secondary
• D) positive

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Definitions:

Institutional Ethics Committees

Groups within healthcare or research institutions that review, oversee, and provide guidance on ethical issues.

Whistleblowing

The act of exposing any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Fraudulent Billing

The act of intentionally billing for services that were not provided or billing for a higher level of services than was actually delivered, commonly seen in healthcare fraud.

Unsafe Work Practices

Work methods or procedures that increase the risk of accident, injury, or illness among workers or the public.