When an Ectopic Complex Causes the Underlying Rhythm or Cadence

question 7

Multiple Choice

When an ectopic complex causes the underlying rhythm or cadence of the heart to be interrupted, this is called:

• A) complete pause.
• B) noncompensatory pause.
• C) compensatory pause.
• D) irregular pause.

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Definitions:

DRO

Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior; a strategy where reinforcement is provided for any behavior that is not the undesired target behavior.

DRL

Differential Reinforcement of Lower rates of behavior, a technique used to decrease frequent behaviors without completely eliminating them.

Reinforcement

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a positive stimulus or removing a negative one.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique which reinforces specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for others, often used to increase desirable behaviors and decrease unwanted ones.