The Textbook Recommends That When a Teacher Talks with a Student

question 38

Multiple Choice

The textbook recommends that when a teacher talks with a student about a chronic pattern of misbehavior, he or she should do so in private rather than in front of classmates.Why?

• A)Because students need to know that a teacher will devote as much time to misbehavior as necessary
• B)Because the teacher's remarks will be easier for the student to hear clearly
• C)Because calling attention to the behavior in front of classmates may be reinforcing
• D)Because the behavior may be typical for the student's age-group

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