In Mr Medeiros's Classroom,students Are Given Play Money Each Time They

question 65

Multiple Choice

In Mr. Medeiros's classroom,students are given play money each time they turn in an assignment; they receive additional amounts of money if the assignment is turned in on time and if it is done correctly. At the end of each week,students can use their "money" to purchase special privileges (free time,special privileges,etc.) . Mr. Medeiros's approach can best be characterized as:

• A)Intermittent reinforcement.
• B)A group contingency.
• C)A contingency contract.
• D)A token economy.

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Definitions:

Moratorium

A suspension or delay of an activity or obligation, in psychological terms, often related to identity exploration during adolescence.

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Rod

One of the rod-shaped, light-sensitive cells of the retina that are particularly sensitive to dim light and mediate black-and-white vision. Compare with cone.