Mark Lipschitz Is Leading a Group-Based Education Program to Reduce

question 56

Short Answer

Mark Lipschitz is leading a group-based education program to reduce drug abuse among children in the Peabody Heights Middle School. Identify the dependent variable and independent variable. What information would you need to help Mark determine if his program is a success?

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Definitions:

Scientifically Accurate

Information or methodologies that are based on scientific research, evidence, and consensus among scientists.

Child Management

Pertains to the practices, strategies, and approaches used to direct or control the behavior and development of children, aiming for positive and constructive outcomes.

Positive Reinforcement

A concept in behavior psychology where the introduction of a stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that increases the likelihood of a response by removing an unpleasant stimulus.