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Which of the following is true about teacher attention?
 
  a. It is always a reinforcer.
 
   b. It can change behavior only in students to whom it was directed.
   c. It may act as a reinforcer even when intended as a punishment.
   d. It does not reinforce behavior.

Question 2

Mr. Johnson wants a hyperactive boy to be able to sit quietly for at least 15 minutes at a time. To do this, he begins praising the boy for sitting still for one minute, then for two minutes, then for four minutes, and so on. Mr. Johnsons strategy best reflects which one of the following concepts?
 
  a. shaping
 
   b. generalization
 
   c. intermittent reinforcement
   d. discrimination learning



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a



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