The Process of Labeling a Student a "Good Student," the Attention

question 106

Multiple Choice

The process of labeling a student a "good student," the attention the teacher pays to that student, and the adjustment of a student's behavior to meet expectations is explained by theory.

• A) functionalist
• B) conflict
• C) symbolic interactionist
• D) feminist

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Definitions:

Response

A reaction by an organism or system to a specific stimulus or situation.

Quality of Reinforcement

Refers to how effective a reward or punishment is in strengthening or weakening a behavior.

Performance

The manner in which something or someone functions, operates, or behaves.

Extinction

In psychology, extinction refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.