MsVautour Starts Each Class by Describing Her Expectations for the Period

question 30

Multiple Choice

Ms.Vautour starts each class by describing her expectations for the period in concrete ways.Why is this important according to behaviourists?

• A)students should view their teachers as authority.
• B)so you can better determine if progress is being made.
• C)to help students focus their attention.
• D)young children need concrete examples.

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