What Are the Benefits of Including Landing Mats, Panel Mats

question 8

Multiple Choice

What are the benefits of including landing mats, panel mats, or plywood in a rescue attempt?

• A) They provide a more stable surface from which to work.
• B) The mats can be slid into position from the edge of the pit.
• C) The athlete may be placed on plywood, if she is in an awkward position that cannot be accommodated by a spine board.
• D) Plywood can be moved and/or cut to accommodate the situation.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Continuous-reinforcement Phenomenon

A method of learning where a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to faster learning.

Extinction Effect

The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response over time when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Effective Punishment

A consequence that successfully reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, contingent on the behavior and appropriately administered.

Punishment

A consequence that diminishes the frequency of the behavior it follows, often used in the context of behavior modification.