Interpretive Exercise Lucy and Tom Are High School Students with Learning Disabilities.In

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Interpretive Exercise
Lucy and Tom are high school students with learning disabilities.In comparison to eleventh graders nationally,Lucy's scores are significantly below average in reading and written expression.She excels in music and participates in extracurricular activities such as band and theater.Tom has strong verbal skills,but he is weak in math.He often forgets to write down homework assignments,even in areas of strength such as English,and his work is seldom completed on time.Tom has difficulty making friends and is described by his family as a loner.
-The variability in Lucy's learning profile is unusual for a student with a learning disability.

Differentiate between continuous, fixed ratio, fixed interval, and variable schedules of reinforcement.

Recognize the effects of different reinforcement schedules on behavior.

Identify the role of positive reinforcement and its effectiveness over punishment.

Understand the principles of social learning theory, including vicarious learning and self-efficacy.

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