You Are Designing a Health-Promotion Program for a Retirement Community

question 50

Multiple Choice

You are designing a health-promotion program for a retirement community. According to the text, which of the following behaviours would be the most important to target in your intervention?

• A) Getting regular vaccinations for influenza.
• B) Maintaining a healthy diet.
• C) Developing a regular exercise program.
• D) Eliminating smoking.
• E) Learning meditation and relaxation techniques.

Grasp the concept and applications of contingency management.

Recognize the effects of different reinforcement magnitudes and delays on conditioning and behavior.

Identify factors influencing contrast effects in behavioral responses.

Comprehend the process and stages involved in implementing contingency management programs.

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Definitions:

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