Teachers Can Learn to Use __________ to Reinforce Children When

question 17

Multiple Choice

Teachers can learn to use __________ to reinforce children when they are behaving appropriately and, when possible, to extinguish misbehavior by ignoring it.

• A)systematic desensitization
• B)regularization
• C)countertransference
• D)behavior modification

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Definitions:

Classroom Conditioning

The process of using behavioral psychology principles to encourage learning and desirable behavior within a classroom setting.

Reinforce Behaviour

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used in behavioral conditioning.