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Case Study 1.7 You are the nurse caring for a 34 year old G1P0 at 41 weeks gestation. She is being induced due to gestational hypertension. The induction is started with cytotec (misoprostol) and also utilized pitocin.  You determined that the patient is having late decelerations. You have tried interventions and the late decelerations continue. The provider is in the room. The provider performs a cervical exam, 8/90/0, and has moderate amount of blood on the glove. You palpate the patient’s abdomen and would describe it as “rigid and board-like.” It has been determined that the patient is having an abruption. What do you anticipate happening next? 

What is the first symptom of syphilis? 

What best describes the principle of positive reinforcement? 

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of ethical psychological research? 

Define psychology and explain its primary focus. 

How does the endocrine system influence behavior, particularly in response to stress? 

Why is it difficult to predict human behavior accurately in psychological research? 

Damage to which of the following brain structures is most likely to affect a person’s ability to speak coherently?

Which of the following demonstrates shaping in operant conditioning? 

Why are techniques such as MRI and PET scans essential in understanding brain function?