Praxis Style Questions -Anthony Is a First Grade Student Who Has Been Struggling

question 9

Multiple Choice

Praxis Style Questions
-Anthony is a first grade student who has been struggling in his general education setting.The parents and teacher have discussed their concerns about Anthony's lack of progress and frustration.Using the response to intervention model,what is the likely first step to implement for Anthony?

• A)The teacher should implement high-quality,research-based interventions and monitor Anthony's progress.
• B)The teacher should request that Anthony be tested for special education services.
• C)The parents should have Anthony assessed by his pediatrician.
• D)The teacher and parents should wait until Anthony gets a bit older before acting on their concerns.

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Definitions:

Extinction Contrast Effect

The increased difference in the intensity or frequency of a response observed when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced, in the presence of a contrasting condition that continues to be reinforced.

Tokens

Symbols or objects used as representations of value or exchange, often employed in token economies for behavior reinforcement.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, operant conditioning involves an association between behaviors and their consequences.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.