A CHN Presents a Proposal for a Program for Preventing

question 12

Multiple Choice

A CHN presents a proposal for a program for preventing teen pregnancy to a group of parents.In the discussion that follows the presentation, which of the following responses by a parent indicates the need for additional teaching by the CHN?

• A)"I do not know if my son is sexually active; however, I have decided that I am going to talk to him about birth control, just in case."
• B)"I have found that being very strict and checking on my daughter whenever she is out are the best ways to prevent trouble."
• C)"I plan to sit down with my daughter and have an honest talk about sexuality and potential risks."
• D)"I will start spending more time with my teens when I get home from work."

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Definitions:

Discrimination Training

A process in behavioral psychology where an individual learns to respond differently to various stimuli based on their differences.

Generalization

is the process of applying the response to one stimulus to other similar stimuli, common in both learning theory and everyday life.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement and is not demonstrated until an incentive is provided.

Tolman

A psychologist known for his work on cognitive maps and latent learning in rats, suggesting that behavior is more goal-oriented than mechanistic.