It Is Essential That Teachers Follow Through with the Reinforcement

question 72

Multiple Choice

It is essential that teachers follow through with the reinforcement they have promised for certain student behaviors. Why is such follow-through important?

• A)When expected reinforcement doesn't occur,students feel punished.
• B)Vicarious reinforcement alone is a relatively ineffective means of changing behavior.
• C)Even high school students have difficulty delaying gratification.
• D)Students learn more quickly when they are reinforced intermittently rather than continuously.

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