You Are Explaining Services to a Client Who Has Trouble

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are explaining services to a client who has trouble understanding what you are saying because English is not their first language. At this point in the informed consent process you should:

• A) Obtain help in translating your explanations for the client so the client can provide consent
• B) Declare the client mentally incapacitated and obtain consent from the client's closest relative
• C) Tell the client to sign the form now and someone can read it to them later
• D) Ask the client to return to services when they learn to speak English

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus following an unwelcome behavior with the intention of decreasing that behavior's frequency.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a behavior, intended to increase the likelihood of that behavior reoccurring.

Behaviorism

A branch of psychology that focuses on (relatively) simple explanations for outward behavior and is unconcerned with the inner workings of the mind.