Which sequence best represents the steps involved in shaping ...

[WhattoUnderstand]

Which sequence best represents the steps involved in shaping behavior?
 
  a. Select the target behavior, punish unwanted behaviors, positively reinforce successive approximations of the target behavior on a variable schedule.
  b. Select the target behavior, obtain reliable baseline data, positively reinforce successive approximations of the target behavior each time they occur.
  c. Select potential reinforcers, negatively reinforce unwanted behaviors, positively the target behavior each time it occurs.
  d. Obtain reliable baseline data, select potential reinforcers, positively reinforce the successive approximations of the target behavior on a variable schedule.

Question 2

Describe five common faulty measurement and grading practices that teachers should be aware of and try to avoid.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[joneynes]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Testing practices to avoid include:
a.worshipping averages
b. using zeros indiscriminately
c. providing insufficient instruction before testing
d. teaching for one thing but testing for another
e. using pop quizzes to motivate students
f. keeping the nature and content of the test a secret
g. keeping the criteria for assignments a secret
h. shifting criteria

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