A Student Who Studies in Order to Earn High Grades

question 129

Multiple Choice

A student who studies in order to earn high grades is working for ____; a student who studies in order to avoid low grades is working for ____.

• A) negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement
• B) positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement
• C) negative reinforcement; negative reinforcement
• D) positive reinforcement; positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional

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Longitudinal

A type of study or research design that follows subjects over a period of time, gathering data at multiple intervals to observe changes and developments.

Developmentally Delayed

A condition where a child does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times, potentially indicating the need for intervention.

Early Onset Dementia

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