Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Performing an Episiotomy

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of performing an episiotomy?

• A) It reduces the responsiveness of the baby shortly after birth.
• B) The incision made during an episiotomy may cause itching and discomfort as it heals.
• C) It leads to the transmission of viruses that cause genital herpes and AIDS.
• D) The incision made during an episiotomy often leads to the random tearing of vaginal muscles.

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Definitions:

Response Generalization

A type of generalization that occurs when behaviors change that were not specifically targeted in the original intervention program. These behaviors are usually members of the same response class as the one targeted for intervention but have not received the intervention.

Differential Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior modification that reinforces certain behaviors while not reinforcing others, or reinforcing them differently.

Stimulus Generalization

The phenomenon where a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with similar stimuli, leading to a similar response even in the absence of the original stimulus.

Response Generalization

The phenomenon where the effects of reinforcement for a specific behavior increase the likelihood of other similar behaviors occurring.