Mrs Martin, a Third-Grade Teacher, Is Teaching Cursive Writing

question 40

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Martin, a third-grade teacher, is teaching cursive writing. At first, she reinforces even crude attempts to reproduce letters with an encouraging word; as time goes on, though, she reinforces only well-formed letters. By reinforcing progressively better attempts at writing letters, Mrs. Martin is using:

• A)shaping.
• B)classical conditioning.
• C)partial reinforcement.
• D)modeling.

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Definitions:

Number

A mathematical object used to count, measure, and label; fundamental in mathematics.

Quality

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Creativity

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.

Flexibility

The ability to adapt or respond effectively to change, challenges, or new situations.