Margot Is a Second Grader Who Seems to Have Little

question 61

Essay

Margot is a second grader who seems to have little or no motivation to learn in the classroom; as her teacher,you have noticed that she doesn't put much effort into her assignments. Instead,she talks incessantly to the students around her during independent seatwork time. Using each of the concepts listed below,describe four different strategies you might use to help Margot improve her academic performance. For each strategy,be specific and concrete about what you would do.
• Intrinsic reinforcement
• Shaping
• Secondary reinforcement
• Vicarious reinforcement

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Definitions:

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that are high in frequency, typically perceived as shrill or squeaky by the human ear.

Atonia

A condition characterized by a lack of muscle strength or muscle tone, often occurring during sleep phases such as REM sleep.

Pertussis

Also known as whooping cough, a highly contagious bacterial disease causing severe coughing fits and difficulty breathing.

Upper Frequencies

The higher range of frequencies or pitches, often associated with sounds or signals.