Three of the Following Common Criticisms of Using Behaviorist Approaches

question 14

Multiple Choice

Three of the following common criticisms of using behaviorist approaches in the classroom are valid ones. Which one usually is not true about behaviorist approaches?

• A) When a student who enjoys an activity is given extrinsic reinforcement for doing it, the student's intrinsic interest in the activity may decrease.
• B) If some misbehaviors are reduced through reinforcement or punishment, other misbehaviors will always spring up to replace them.
• C) Reinforcing a student simply for doing a task, without regard for the quality of performance, can encourage the student to do it quickly rather than well.
• D) When a student has cognitive deficits that interfere with performance, simply reinforcing desired behaviors will be insufficient to bring about important changes.

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Definitions:

External Urethral Sphincter

The muscle responsible for controlling the flow of urine out of the bladder, allowing for voluntary urination.

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that sense muscle stretch and reflexively help regulate muscle contraction.

Voiding Reflex Center

A region in the brain responsible for controlling the bladder and coordinating the act of urination.

Kidney Dysfunction

A condition in which the kidneys do not function properly, potentially leading to a buildup of waste products in the body.