In the Elderly, What Is a Common Contributor to Impaired

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the elderly, what is a common contributor to impaired psychological health and is frequently exacerbated by hospitalization?

• A)Extreme attitudes
• B)Loss of intelligence
• C)Memory loss
• D)Social isolation

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Definitions:

Time-Out

A behavior-modification technique in which a child who misbehaves is temporarily removed from positive reinforcement.

Misbehaves

To act out or behave badly, contrary to established rules or expectations.

Punishment

A consequence administered to reduce the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, often involving an unpleasant or negative experience.

Shaping

Shaping is a psychological conditioning technique in which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced, gradually leading to the adoption of the behavior.