Explain Why the Evaluation Phase (The Final Phase) of the Evidence-Based

question 12

Essay

Explain why the evaluation phase (the final phase) of the evidence-based practice process is important even when applying an intervention that has been supported by the best research evidence.​

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Definitions:

Social Reinforcement

Using positive or negative social cues, like approval or disapproval, to influence and modify behavior.

Law of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are not.

Human Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans in conjunction with their environment, influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, and genetics.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.