At Which Time or in Which Instance Is It Not

question 40

Multiple Choice

At which time or in which instance is it not appropriate to touch the patient?

• A)When the patient has just discovered he or she is HIV positive
• B)When the patient is crying
• C)When the patient has lost a close family member
• D)When the patient expresses romantic interest in the medical assistant

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Definitions:

Shaping Behavior

A method of positive reinforcement of behaviors that are successively closer to the desired behavior, used in behavior modification programs.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced following a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Psychologists

Professionals specialized in the study of the mind and behavior, working in various fields such as clinical, counseling, educational, and research settings.

Discriminate

To differentiate or make a distinction in treatment or preference often based on prejudicial grounds.