Which of the Following Is an Example of Behavior Modification

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of behavior modification?

• A) letting children with acute burn injuries play a virtual reality game while nurses engage in the painful process of changing their bandages
• B) modeling quiet reading for children to teach them to sit quietly while they read
• C) talking with children about fears in an attempt to uncover the underlying cause of thumb sucking
• D) taking away a treasured toy for an increased amount of time each time a child bites his or her nails

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A traditional defense to negligence liability based on the plaintiff’s failure to exercise reasonable care for his own safety.

Individual's Failure

refers to a situation where a person does not meet the required or expected standard or outcome.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Literally, the thing speaks for itself. A doctrine that, in some circumstances, gives rise to an inference that a defendant was negligent and that his negligence was the cause of the plaintiff’s injury.

Doctrine

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.