Behavioral Science

Question 1

What are the symptoms of heroin withdrawal?

Answer 1

Symptoms: N/V, abdominal cramping, muscle aches

Physical Exam: Dilated pupils, yawning, piloerection, lacrimation, and hyperactive bowel sounds

Question 2

Classical Conditioning, definition

Answer 2

Classical Conditioning = neutral stimulus being repeatedly paired with non-neutral stimulus that elicits a reflexive, unconditioned response

(Pavlov’s Dogs)

Question 3

What is Root Cause Analysis and when do you use it?

Answer 3

Root Cause Analysis = quality improvement measure that IDs what, how, and why a preventable adverse outcome occurred.

The first part of this involves collecting data through interviewing multiple individuals involved in the steps leading to the outcome.