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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