In Which Order Should the Steps of the Quality Improvement

question 15

Multiple Choice

In which order should the steps of the quality improvement process be reviewed to determine whether it was completed correctly?

• A)Research factors that contribute to better outcomes.
• B)Compare outcomes to benchmarks.
• C)Identify areas for improvement.
• D)Analyze current protocols of care and associated outcomes.
• E)Implement changes to improve outcomes.
• F)Analyze client outcomes to determine effectiveness of changes.

Distinguish between primary and conditioned reinforcers.

Understand the principles of reinforcement and their application in educational settings.

Identify strategies for effective reinforcement and the avoidance of reinforcement satiation.

Know the components and effectiveness of contingency contracts and token economies.

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Definitions:

Affect-as-information Theory

The affect-as-information theory suggests that people use their current emotions as valuable information when making judgments and decisions, assuming these emotions provide cues about the environment.

Affect-as-information Theory

The theory suggesting that people use their current emotional states to make judgments and appraisals, even if they are unaware of those emotional influences.

Current Moods

The emotional state or feeling that a person is experiencing at the present moment.

Secondary Emotion

An emotional reaction that is a response to a primary emotion; for example, feeling shame (secondary) as a result of feeling fear (primary).