In Order to Reduce Risky Behavior of Children on a Playground

question 41

Multiple Choice

In order to reduce risky behavior of children on a playground, a safety officer offered rewards to the entire class if everyone played more safely. Researchers found this program

• A) effective, even though the reinforcements were very small (e.g., blue ribbons).
• B) effective, provided the reinforcements were very large (e.g., $5 per week).
• C) effective, but only on the day the reinforcement was delivered.
• D) less effective than physically punishing children for risky behavior.

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Definitions:

Ghrelin

A hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and promotes food intake.

Pancreas

An organ in the abdomen involved in the digestion process and the regulation of blood sugar levels by producing enzymes and hormones like insulin.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls levels of blood sugar by aiding the absorption of glucose by the body's tissues.

Blood Glucose Level

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, which is a critical indicator of metabolic health and is regulated by insulin and glucagon.