Jerome Is a Student in Your Classroom for Whom the Only

question 57

Multiple Choice

Jerome is a student in your classroom for whom the only effective reinforcer is something to eat, such as candy.You would like Jerome to find your praise reinforcing as well.From an operant conditioning perspective, your best strategy would be to:

• A)give Jerome praise whenever you give him something to eat.
• B)explain to Jerome how important it is that he not be so reliant on concrete reinforcers.
• C)explain to Jerome that praise gives him feedback about the things he is doing well.
• D)show Jerome that all his classmates respond positively to praise.

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Definitions:

Human Action

The study of human behaviour, particularly in the context of individuals' decisions and actions in the economy.

Rational Choice

A theory in economics and sociology that suggests individuals always make prudent and logical decisions that provide them with the highest amount of personal utility.

Irrational Choice

A decision made contrary to the conventional understanding of economic rationality, not maximizing utility.

Incentives

Rewards or penalties that motivate individuals to perform an action or avoid it.