Health-Care Biases Must Be Recognized to Be Changed

question 19

Multiple Choice

Health-care biases must be recognized to be changed. Which of the following actions would be most helpful in changing our beliefs?

• A) Be aware of behaviors in others that might reflect bias.
• B) Look for reinforcement of our beliefs within our peer group.
• C) Reflect annually on our attitudes and beliefs about others.
• D) Seek out commonalities with those we perceive as different.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning that involves giving a reward after every correct response in order to reinforce the desired behavior.

Secondary Reinforcement

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is given only some of the time a behavior occurs, leading to more robust responses.

Primary Reinforcement

A stimulus that is inherently rewarding, satisfying a biological need or desire, such as food, water, or shelter.