The Medical Assistant Should Make Every Effort Not to Miss

question 16

True/False

The medical assistant should make every effort not to miss a day of work during the probationary period.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A conditioning process where a negative (aversive) stimulus is removed after a particular behavior is exhibited, increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Operant

A term related to operant conditioning, a method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Establishing

The process of founding or creating something firmly, such as rules, principles, or relationships, in a definitive manner.