Below Is a Series of Six Minicases

question 23

Short Answer

Below is a series of six minicases. In each case, the teacher, Pat Taylor, takes some action. You must determine which management strategy was employed. On your answer sheet, identify each management strategy employed as either behavior modification, desist strategy, reality therapy, or moral reasoning. Following your answer, please briefly explain your choice.
1. Pat has had much trouble with Randy E. No homework has been handed in for six to seven assignments. Pat discusses Randy's problem with him. Randy writes out a plan to finish his assignments. What strategy is being employed?

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