If Using Punishment to Reduce Unacceptable Behavior

question 44

Multiple Choice

If using punishment to reduce unacceptable behavior,

• A)class punishment is appropriate.
• B)refer to past incidents of unacceptable behavior to make the point.
• C)focus on the short-term consequences of the situation.
• D)first offer one warning and then make the punishment immediate.

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Definitions:

Measures of Central Tendency

Statistical metrics that describe the center point or typical value of a dataset, including mean, median, and mode.

Raw Scores

The initial, unadjusted scores obtained directly from assessments or tests, often before any standardization, scaling, or norming procedures are applied.

Z-Score

The most fundamental standard score, which is created by converting an individual’s raw score to a new score that has a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1.

Psychotic Tendencies

Refers to patterns of thought and behavior that indicate a disconnection from reality, which may include symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions.