Why Should Children Not Be Prescribed Aspirin or Aspirin-Containing Products

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why should children not be prescribed aspirin or aspirin-containing products?

• A) There is more risk for bleeding in children than in adults.
• B) Aspirin products are more likely to cause GI upset in children.
• C) Children are more likely to experience allergic reactions to aspirin-containing products.
• D) Risk for Reye's syndrome, which effects brain and liver function, is increased in children.

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Definitions:

Watson

John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, a psychologist and behaviorist known for his development of the operant conditioning theory, emphasizing the influence of external stimuli on behavior.

Biological Predisposition

Rephrased from Genetic Predispositions: The inherent genetic makeup that increases the likelihood of an individual developing certain conditions or traits.

Generalization

The process by which individuals apply learned responses to similar but not identical stimuli.