Changes in the Environment That Increase the Frequency of the Preceding

question 208

Multiple Choice

Changes in the environment that increase the frequency of the preceding behavior are called ______.

• A) operants
• B) stimuli
• C) reinforcers
• D) fixations

Define palliative care and its objective in the context of terminal illnesses.

Prioritize patient comfort and dignity in end-stage care through symptom management and respecting patient wishes.

Understand anticipatory grieving and its benefits for patients and families.

Know nurse-initiated activities to promote comfort and quality of life in terminally ill patients.

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Definitions:

Protozoans

Single-celled eukaryotic organisms, often parasitic and capable of movement, that belong to the kingdom Protista.

Infestation

The presence of a large number of pests or parasites in a particular area or on a host, causing damage or disease.

Outbreak

The sudden start or increase of a disease or illness in a specific area or among a specific group of people.

Pandemic

An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.