A Child Is Constantly in Trouble at School for Disrupting

question 56

Multiple Choice

A child is constantly in trouble at school for disrupting the class. How would a learning psychologist view this situation?

• A) There is conflict in the child's home, and he unconsciously wants to hurt his parents.
• B) The child may have damage to a specific part of his brain.
• C) The child's diet is lacking in essential minerals and vitamins.
• D) The child receives attention (which is reinforcing) only when he is disruptive.

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Definitions:

Skin Sensations

The subjective feelings or perceptions resulting from the stimulation of sensory receptors in the skin, including touch, pressure, heat, cold, and pain.

Pressure

The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.

Warmth

A characteristic of interpersonal communication that indicates kindness, friendliness, and genuine interest in others.

Sensory Quality

Attributes of sensory stimuli, such as visual brightness or auditory pitch, that can be measured and experienced.