Docusate Sodium Is an Example of A

question 22

Multiple Choice

Docusate sodium is an example of a:

• A) stimulant laxative
• B) bulk-forming laxative
• C) saline laxative
• D) stool softener

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a favorable stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where removing an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior, making it more likely to occur again.

Shaping

A method of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning that rewards successive approximations towards a desired behavior.

Secondary Learning

Refers to the learning that builds on or derives from previous knowledge or skills.