An Operant Can Be Defined As

question 366

Multiple Choice

An operant can be defined as:

• A) someone whose actions you observe.
• B) an actively emitted (or voluntary) behavior that operates on the environment to generate consequences.
• C) an automatic, reflexive behavior.
• D) the mental image of an object or action.

Recognize characteristics such as objectivity that facilitate consideration of all sides of an issue.

Understand how audience perception (e.g., "What's in this for me?") affects the reception of messages.

Develop skills for delivering negative feedback positively.

Differentiate between delivering negative news and adopting a negative tone.

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Definitions:

Advance Directives

Any description of what a person wants to happen as they die and after they die. This can include medical measures, visitors, funeral arrangements, cremation, and so on.

Legal Proxies

A legal proxy refers to a person authorized to act on another's behalf in legal affairs or transactions.

Health Care Proxy

A person chosen to make medical decisions if a patient is unable to do so, as when in a coma.