In Three of the Following Situations, Ignoring a Student's Misbehaviour

question 6

Multiple Choice

In three of the following situations, ignoring a student's misbehaviour might be the best approach to take.In which situation would ignoring not be advisable?

• A)Anita has whispered a juicy (and apparently hilarious) piece of gossip to her friend, who in turn is passing it along to two others.
• B)Rick breaks a beaker and seems very remorseful that he has done so; he vows to be more careful in the future.
• C)Michelle is usually very attentive in class, but today when the teacher asks her a question, it is clear that she has not been listening.
• D)An entire class seems to be on a "sugar high" the day after Halloween.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking to improve mood and behavior.

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to treat familial issues through collaborative therapeutic efforts involving multiple family members.

Social System

A complex set of human relationships interacting in many ways within a community or society, governed by their own norms and structures.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of thought patterns and beliefs in influencing behavior and emotions, aiming to change cognitive distortions and maladaptive thinking to improve mental health.