A Mother Is Concerned Because Her 22-Month-Old Has Been Skipping

question 5

Multiple Choice

A mother is concerned because her 22-month-old has been skipping meals lately.Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the mother?

• A)Put the child in time out whenever he skips a meal.
• B)Offer small amounts of favorite foods (cookies, chips) at meals to stimulate appetite.
• C)Limit the child's consumption of juices and cookies.
• D)Talk to the child about how important it is to eat three meals a day.

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Definitions:

Respondent Conditioning

Another term for classical conditioning, emphasizing the response aspect of the conditioning process.

Inefficient Way

A method or process that does not achieve desired outcomes with minimal waste of time, resources, or effort.

Observational Learning Approach

A theory suggesting that people can learn new behaviors by watching others without direct experience.

Behaviorism

A branch of psychology that studies observable behaviors rather than internal subjective experiences, emphasizing the effects of external stimuli on responses.