When Teachers Assume the Role of Guardian of the Gate

question 8

True/False

When teachers assume the role of guardian of the gate, they protect play by facilitating careful entry into the play.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money earning its value through its exchange for food or other needs.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding and satisfying, such as food or water, which does not require learning to become desirable.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a response is strengthened because it is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Punishment

A method of behavior modification that involves the application of undesirable consequences in order to reduce the occurrence of a particular behavior.