A Professor Instates a New Classroom Policy: for Every Five

question 144

Multiple Choice

A professor instates a new classroom policy: For every five minutes a student is late, five points will be deducted from their participation grade for that day. The day after the policy is put into effect, three of the five students typically late come to class early. The MOST LIKELY reason for this change is the professor's use of a ________.

• A) positive reinforcement
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) behavior modification
• D) operant conditioning

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Definitions:

Allergy

An immune system reaction that occurs in response to a normally harmless substance, causing symptoms such as itching, sneezing, or rash.

No Fever

A condition where the body temperature remains within the normal range, indicating the absence of fever.

Common Cold

A viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx, characterized by symptoms like coughing, runny nose, and sore throat.

Influenza

A highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system, characterized by fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches.