Melanie Is Getting “D” Grades in Several of Her Classes

question 91

Multiple Choice

Melanie is getting “D” grades in several of her classes. To get Melanie to study more,
her parents should

• A) punish her for poor academic performance.
• B) remove privileges when she earns a grade less than a B.
• C) ignore Melanie until she gets higher grades.
• D) praise Melanie when she practices good study habits.

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