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CharlieWard · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which one of the following statements best describes research findings regarding the effectiveness of verbally reprimanding (e.g., scolding) children?

a. Reprimands rarely reduce inappropriate behavior.
b. Reprimands are more effective when they're brief and unemotional.
c. Reprimands are effective only when they embarrass children to some extent.
d. Severe reprimands are more effective than mild ones.

Question 2

In Mr. Marshall's classroom, students who acquire 10 points in one day can have 20 minutes of free time at the end of the day. Mr. Marshall awards points to his students for good behavior and deducts points if they misbehave. The deduction of points for misbehavior is known as:

a. time-out
b. restitution
c. response cost
d. in-house suspension