The Purpose of a Time Out, in Behaviour Modification Programs

question 206

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a time out, in behaviour modification programs is to

• A) give all the other children a break from the one actingappropriately.
• B) remove the child for a short time from sources of positive reinforcement
• C) allow the child to consider their bad behaviour, and make a change.
• D) give the teacher a chance to think about how to work effectively with the child.

Appreciate the complexity of behavior and its causes.

Recognize the importance of sound study habits and effective study strategies.

Understand the principles and practices of critical thinking.

Identify factors influencing academic performance and attendance.

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Definitions:

Elastic Demand

Product or resource demand whose price elasticity of demand is greater than 1, so that any given percentage change in price leads to a larger percentage change in quantity demanded. As a result, quantity demanded is relatively sensitive to (elastic with respect to) price.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how sensitively the quantity demanded of a good or service responds to a change in its price.

Supply

The total amount of a product or service available for purchase at any given time.

Demand

is the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices at a given time.