An Older Patient Is Prescribed Several Medications to Be Taken

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Multiple Choice

An older patient is prescribed several medications to be taken throughout the day. What could improve this patient's compliance with taking the medications?

• A) Place all medications in the bedroom.
• B) Keep all medications on the kitchen counter
• C) Associate the medications to be taken with an activity.
• D) Set alarms for when medication is supposed to be taken.

Recognize the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior according to Skinner.

Understand the principles of operant conditioning, including shaping and reinforcement schedules.

Comprehend the process and significance of classical conditioning in behavior.

Identify the differences between positive and negative reinforcement and their impacts on behavior.

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Definitions:

Developmental Disorders

A group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas such as speaking, walking, or interacting with others.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory experiences and motor actions.

Substage

denotes a division or phase within a larger developmental stage or process, often characterized by specific milestones or achievements.

Primary Circular Reaction

A repetitive action in infants aimed at experiencing a desired effect, such as sucking or grasping, part of sensorimotor development stages proposed by Piaget.