What Is the Minimum Amount of Time That Hands Should

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum amount of time that hands should be washed to prevent infection?​

• A) ​5 seconds
• B) ​10 seconds
• C) ​15 seconds
• D) 20 seconds

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology term where the removal of an undesirable outcome strengthens a specific behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where responses are only occasionally reinforced, making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Punishment

A concept in behavior psychology that involves the introduction of an unpleasant stimulus or the removal of a pleasant one following an undesired behavior, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.

Designated Driver

A person appointed to abstain from alcohol and drive others safely who have been drinking.