Cindy, a Support Worker, Should Do Which of the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

Cindy, a support worker, should do which of the following to protect herself from injury?

• A)Work alone.
• B)Lift with forceful movements.
• C)Bend while lifting.
• D)Avoid lifting whenever possible.

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Definitions:

Species-specific Defense Response

Innate protective behaviors particular to certain species that are elicited in the presence of threats.

Environmental Danger

Any threat or harmful event that arises from the surrounding environment, potentially causing damage or harm to organisms.

Bolles

Robert C. Bolles was a psychologist known for his work on learning, avoidance behavior, and the theory of species-specific defense reactions (SSDRs).

Behavior Systems Approach

An approach in psychology that studies behavior as part of a functional system, including its adaptive purposes and evolutionary history.