Vital Signs Do All of the Following Except

question 42

Multiple Choice

Vital signs do all of the following except

• A)Detect changes in body function
• B)Signal life-threatening events
• C)Diagnose illness
• D)Tell about treatment responses

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process whereby a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears as a result of the conditioned stimulus being presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, it can be positive (adding) or negative (removing).

Shaping

Shaping is a method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.

Primary Reinforcement

A reinforcer that satisfies a basic biological need or desire, such as food, water, or sleep, which is inherently motivating.