It Is Essential That a Teacher of Young Children Recognize

question 14

Multiple Choice

It is essential that a teacher of young children recognize a child's need for creative thought and expression because:

• A)His or her attitude will inspire creative thinking and problem solving.
• B)The teacher ultimately designs the environment in the classroom emphasizing what he or she believes is important.
• C)The teacher is the most critical element in the transformation of the classroom into a place where these abilities are developed.
• D)All of the above.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A process of instruction where behaviors are adjusted by the application of reinforcements or deterrents.

Learned Association

The process by which two pieces of information, or a behavior and a response, are linked together through conditioning.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation.

Consequence

A result or effect of an action or condition, significant in many aspects of psychology and behavior analysis.