For Which of the Following Students Would Behaviorist Approaches to Instruction

question 39

Multiple Choice

For which of the following students would behaviorist approaches to instruction be least helpful?

• A) Ann has a learning disability.
• B) Bobby is very anxious about his academic work.
• C) Carl would rather socialize with his friends than do his homework.
• D) Dana has always been one of the top students in her class.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud that aims to explore the unconscious mind to understand and treat psychological disorders, emphasizing early childhood experiences and the role of the unconscious.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy where one or more therapists treat a small group of clients together, exploring shared issues and dynamics.

Operant Behavior

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effects of external stimuli on behavior.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a certain stimulus.