When a Physician Performs a Preventive Care Service, the Extent

question 47

Multiple Choice

When a physician performs a preventive care service, the extent of the exam is determined by the:

• A)age
• B)gender
• C)gender and age
• D)length of time elapsed since last exam

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, through positive or negative stimuli.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the probability of a particular behavioral response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.

Stop Sign

A traffic sign designed to inform drivers that they must come to a complete stop and not proceed until it is safe to do so.

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.