Why Does the Nurse Working in an Ambulatory Care Program

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why does the nurse working in an ambulatory care program ask questions about the client's locus of control? Select all that apply.

• A) People who feel in charge of their own health are the easiest to motivate toward change.
• B) People who feel powerless about preventing illness are least likely to engage in health promotion activities.
• C) People who respond to direction from respected authorities often prefer a health promotion program supervised by a health provider.
• D) People who feel in charge of their own health are less motivated by health promotion activities.
• E) People who feel in charge of their own health demonstrate control,commitment,and challenge.

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Definitions:

Verbal Compliments

Verbal compliments are expressions of praise or admiration communicated through spoken words to acknowledge someone's qualities or achievements.

Reinforcement Contingencies

The conditions or rules that determine whether responses lead to the presentation of reinforcers or not, influencing the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Desirable

Qualities or features that are attractive or worth having.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where rewards or punishments are given out unpredictably, significantly impacting behavior.