The Monroe School District Has Introduced Single-Sex Classes as an Attempt

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Monroe School District has introduced single-sex classes as an attempt to utilize which of the following implications of the theories of sexual gender development for teaching?

• A) Model and reward gender behavior desired of students.
• B) Acknowledge and strive to overcome gender stereotypes.
• C) Check learning materials for damaging gender stereotypes.
• D) Compare sexual orientation of various students .

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The process of strengthening a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Positive Punishment

A method of behavior modification that involves the addition of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus following an undesirable behavior to decrease its occurrence.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a favorable stimulus is removed after a certain behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where a desirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior, increasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.