In Three of the Following Situations,positive Reinforcement Is Occurring

question 91

Multiple Choice

In three of the following situations,positive reinforcement is occurring. In which situation is positive reinforcement not occurring?

• A)Sara begins behaving better in class when Ms. Jones allows her to spend extra time with her friends for exhibiting appropriate behavior.
• B)Mr. Lewis consistently praises Mark for completing his independent seatwork on time,and Mark's work habits improve.
• C)Ms. Villareal scolds Jeremy every time he speaks out of turn,but Jeremy's speaking out is increasing rather than decreasing.
• D)Mr. Salazar smiles at Ellen every time she acts appropriately toward her classmates,but Ellen's social behaviors don't change.

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Definitions:

Need For Closure

A psychological term describing the desire to find an answer to a question or an explanation for an ambiguous situation, to avoid uncertainty.

Challenge For Cause

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Voir Dire

A legal process in which prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds and potential biases before being chosen to sit on a jury.

Peremptory Challenge

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