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Patients Frequently Seek Sources for Health Information Online, and Nurses

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Patients frequently seek sources for health information online, and nurses, as advocates, need to be prepared to help patients evaluate online sources. To do this, the nurse asks who sponsors the site, is the author listed, and the author's credentials. The nurse is evaluating what concept?


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Counterconditioning Techniques

Methods used in behavioral therapy to reduce unwanted behaviors by associating them with positive stimuli.

Mary Cover Jones

An early psychologist known for her work in desensitization and conditioning, often considered the "mother of behavior therapy."

Behavioral Psychologist

A professional in psychology who focuses on understanding and modifying behavior through learning theory and behavior analysis.

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

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