Intervention Strategies for Students at Risk for Aggression and Violence

question 36

Multiple Choice

Intervention strategies for students at risk for aggression and violence are most effective when they:

• A)Emphasize the social benefits of prosocial behavior
• B)Include intensive individual counseling and therapy
• C)Are tailored to students' unique characteristics and needs
• D)Focus largely on reinforcement for desirable behaviors rather than on punishment for undesirable behaviors

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