On the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision, the Driver

question 19

Multiple Choice

On the scene of a motor vehicle collision, the driver is sitting inside the car with all windows up. When you attempt to open the doors, you find that they are locked. Given this situation, which one of the following statements made to the patient is most appropriate?

• A) "Very carefully, with as little movement as possible, please roll down the window."
• B) "Without moving your head or neck, please try to unlock the door."
• C) "Please remain still. I am calling for the rescue truck to remove the door of your car."
• D) "Please shield your eyes. I am going to break the window so we can open the door."

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process by which the brain applies past experiences to new situations, recognizing patterns.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a learned response after its apparent extinction, often occurring suddenly in response to the original conditioning stimulus.

Secondary Reinforcement

A process in which a stimulus reinforces behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer, often through social or conditioned means.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, gender, or disability.