A Parent Asks the Nurse About How to Respond to Negativism

question 21

Multiple Choice

A parent asks the nurse about how to respond to negativism in toddlers.The most appropriate recommendation is to:

• A)Punish the child.
• B)Provide more attention.
• C)Ask child not always to say "no."
• D)Reduce the opportunities for a "no" answer.

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Definitions:

Pleasant Outcomes

Positive results or benefits that are satisfying or enjoyable, often as a result of specific actions or behaviors.

Unpleasant Outcomes

Negative consequences or results that arise from specific actions or situations.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that behavior can be shaped by rewarding or punishing outcomes.

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are not.