How Much Traction Force Is Required to Overcome Friction of the Lower

question 4

Multiple Choice

How much traction force is required to overcome friction of the lower body when doing lumbar traction?

• A) One-half to three-quarters of body weight
• B) Approximately 20 pounds
• C) Up to approximately one-half of body weight
• D) Greater than 150 pounds

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning principle in which a reward or punishment is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resilient behavior patterns.

Generalization

The tendency to apply what is learned in one situation to other similar situations, often considered a fundamental learning process.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period of non-exposure to the conditioned stimulus.