A Client Is Having Difficulty Scooping Food onto a Spoon

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client is having difficulty scooping food onto a spoon due to ataxic movements. Which of the following would the OTA most likely have the client try during meals?

• A) Plate guard, curved spoon, suction plate
• B) Bendable fork, rubber shelf liner
• C) Wrist weights, larger spoon, weighted plate
• D) Use of a straw with pureed foods instead of scooping

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Definitions:

Punishment Schedules

The rules or structures that determine the frequency and timing of punishment in the context of behavior modification.

FR-1

A fixed-ratio 1 schedule in operant conditioning, where reinforcement is given after every correct response.

Punishing Stimulus

A stimulus that reduces the likelihood of the behavior occurring again by introducing a negative consequence or outcome.

Ineffective

Not producing the desired outcome or effect.