Which behaviour guidance technique involves explaining a procedure in age-appropriate words, demonstrating it, and then performing it?
- Correct answer
Tell-show-do
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Voice control
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Positive reinforcement
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Distraction
This question is one of 15 in AFK practice: Orthodontics, pediatric and geriatric dentistry. Test yourself on all of them.
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Tell-show-do shapes behaviour by verbal explanation, demonstration, and then completion of the procedure without deviating from what was explained. Positive reinforcement rewards desired behaviour after it happens rather than preparing the child beforehand.
Source: AAPD Reference Manual, Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient — oneguy
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