Third-Party Payments by Either the Government or an Insurance Company

question 523

Multiple Choice

Third-party payments by either the government or an insurance company accounted for ____ of the 2009 healthcare expenditures, compared to ____ paid by third parties in 1960.

• A) 40 percent; 20 percent
• B) 20 percent; 40 percent
• C) 86 percent; 45 percent
• D) 96 percent; 73 percent

Recognize the role of antecedents and consequences in shaping behavior.

Understand the differences between positive and negative reinforcement, and positive and negative punishment.

Learn about stimulus generalization and discrimination.

Identify noncontingent reinforcement and its effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Cultural Blindness

The inability or refusal to recognize the differences among cultures, often leading to misinterpretation and misunderstanding of cultural practices and norms.

Victim Blaming

The tendency to hold the victim responsible for the misfortune they have suffered, often overlooking the perpetrator's role.

Dominant Culture

The dominant culture refers to the prevailing culture in a society, which holds the majority of power and influence over social norms, values, and practices.

People of Color

A term used to describe individuals of non-white racial or ethnic backgrounds, particularly in contexts related to social and political issues.