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An Elderly Client Has Met the Criteria for a Diagnosis

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An elderly client has met the criteria for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder.The client does not respond to antidepressant medications.Which treatment should a nurse anticipate that the physician would prescribe for this client?


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Reinforcement

In operant conditioning, a reward that, when applied following a behavior, increases the frequency of that behavior. In classical conditioning, this refers to the pairing of an unconditioned stimulus (such as food) with a conditioned stimulus (such as a bell).

Operant Response

A behavioral response that is influenced by the consequences that follow it, central to B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory.

Entity Theory

In Dweck’s theory of motivation, an individual’s belief that abilities are fixed and unchangeable.

Incremental Theory

In Dweck’s theory of motivation, an individual’s belief that abilities can increase with experience and practice.

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