MrJohnson Wants a Hyperactive Boy to Be Able to Sit

question 66

Multiple Choice

Mr.Johnson wants a hyperactive boy to be able to sit quietly for at least 15 minutes at a time.To do this, he begins praising the boy for sitting still for one minute, then for two minutes, and then only for four minutes, and so on.Mr.Johnson's strategy reflects which one of the following concepts?

• A)Shaping
• B)Generalization
• C)Discrimination learning
• D)Intermittent reinforcement

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Definitions:

Behaviour Potential

The likelihood that a specific behavior will occur in a particular situation, influenced by the individual's previous experiences and environment.

Permanent Change

A lasting or enduring alteration in conditions, status, or policies that does not revert to its original state.

Experience

In a professional context, experience refers to the knowledge or skill obtained from involvement in or exposure to certain events, activities, or jobs over time.

Financial Management

The process involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling financial activities such as procurement and utilization of funds of an enterprise.