Operant Conditioning Is Part of the Treatment Plan to Encourage

question 29

Multiple Choice

Operant conditioning is part of the treatment plan to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute. Which technique applies?

• A) Encourage the child to observe others talking.
• B) Include the child in small group activities.
• C) Give the child a small treat for speaking.
• D) Teach the child relaxation techniques.

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Definitions:

Tonometer

An instrument used to measure the pressure inside the eye, important in glaucoma diagnosis.

Macular Degeneration

A progressive eye condition affecting the macula (part of the retina) that leads to vision loss.

Macular Area

A small central portion of the retina, responsible for detailed central vision and high visual acuity.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light that enters.