Due to Budget Cuts, a Community Has Reduced Its Garbage

question 12

Multiple Choice

Due to budget cuts, a community has reduced its garbage pickup frequency from twice a week to once a week. Because of this the population health nurse should be concerned about the potential increase in:

• A) Making the area look unsightly.
• B) Animal pests that could spread disease.
• C) The amount of trash generated per household.
• D) Spreading weeds from uncollected grass clippings.

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Definitions:

Social Modelling

The process by which individuals learn behaviors, skills, and attitudes by observing and imitating the actions of others.

Reinforcement-Affect Model

A psychological theory suggesting that the emotional response to a stimulus reinforces behavior, influencing subsequent actions or attitudes.

Dynamogenic Theory

A concept suggesting that the presence of others in a competitive environment increases an individual's motivation and energy level, leading to improved performance.

Triplett

Norman Triplett, a psychologist recognized for his work on social facilitation, showing how the presence of others affects performance.