Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Punishment

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of punishment as behaviourists define it?

• A)Kelly has been acting up in the classroom all year.Her teacher's frequent reprimands have not made much of a difference in Kelly's behaviour.
• B)William is a real distraction to his classmates, often burping in a way that makes other students laugh.His teacher places him in a corner where others cannot hear him burping.
• C)Whenever Yerif has trouble sitting still, his teacher has him run up and down the hall three times to release pent-up energy.
• D)After Lois spends a few minutes in the time-out room for hurting a classmate's feelings, she acts more compassionately toward that classmate in the future.

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Definitions:

Leader-centered Decision Making

A leadership approach where decisions are predominantly made by the leader rather than being collaborative or democratic.

Employee-centered Decision Making

An approach to management and problem-solving that involves considering and valuing the opinions, well-being, and participation of employees.

Urgency

A sense of importance requiring swift action.

Free-rein Followers

Individuals who prefer minimal supervision, requiring leaders to trust in their ability to work independently toward goals.