12. A reward can interfere with a punisher when: (page 138)(a) reward and punishment fail to arouse approach-avoidance conflict(b) the punishment is not consistent(c) the punishing event becomes a secondary positive reinforcer(d) none of the above- rewards never interfere with punishment 14. Self-Injurious Behavior tends to be treated with:(a) reinforcement(b) punishment(c) aversion therapy(d) learned helplessness […]

  Case Scenario Ms. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful and she has developed chilling. Subjective Data Complains of pain and heaviness in […]

  Part A       Some questions in Part A require that you access data from Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics. This data is available on the student website under the Student Text Resources link.       Use the following data to answer Questions 1a and 1b.     Total […]

Discussion 1: Systems Theory in Social Work Practice Family systems provide safety and support for their members. To many, organizational and societal systems also are expected to function in a similar way. When these systems fail, how do social workers identify those failures? Further, how can an understanding of these systems help them intervene? Systems […]

Unit 3 Assignment   Please review the following clinical contexts and case studies: 1. Psychologist in Private Practice: Client #1: 28 year old, married, father of a 2 year old and a 6 month old infant Chief Complaint: “I just can’t seem to be happy with anything anymore. I’m miserable and I’m making everybody around […]

As a Behavior Analyst, you have been asked to Help in the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan for the following scenario:   The parents of a four-year-old have asked for help in “getting control” of their child’s behavior. The child has been consistently throwing “temper tantrums” at home and out in the community. The […]

As a group, observe the simulated “Home Visit With Sallie Mae Fisher” video (http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs410v_vp01Alt.php). Refer to “Sallie Mae Fisher’s Health History and Discharge Orders” for specifics related to the case study used to inform the assignment. Using “Home Visit With Sallie Mae Fisher” and “Sallie Mae Fisher’s Health History and Discharge Orders,” complete the following […]

CHAPTER 7, Spirituality in Psychiatric Care In completing the case study, students will be addressing the following learning objective: Explore reasons for the resurgence of interest in the spiritual aspects of healthcare. Marta, a 16-year-old high school teenager, has been depressed over a recent break-up with her boyfriend.  Marta, accompanied by her mother, is seen […]

The Joint Commission defines a sentinel event as follows: “A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. The phrase “or the risk thereof” includes any process variation for which a recurrence would carry a significant chance of […]

NRS 410V Module 3 Case Study 1 – Alterations of Hematology and Cardiovascular Systems….6 Ms. A. is an apparently healthy 26-year-old white woman. Since the beginning of the current golf season, Ms. A has noted increased shortness of breath and low levels of energy and enthusiasm. These symptoms seem worse during her menses. Today, while […]