A 12-Year-Old Child Is Being Admitted to the Unit for a Surgical

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 12-year-old child is being admitted to the unit for a surgical procedure. The child is accompanied by two parents and a younger sibling. The level of involvement in treatment decision making for this child is:

• A)That of a mature minor.
• B)That of an emancipated minor.
• C)That of assent.
• D)None.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process of diminishing a conditioned response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through classical conditioning.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a procedure or consequence that strengthens behavior or increases the likelihood of its recurrence.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing the occurrence of a certain behavior.