This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: One of the most difficult problems for any teacher is a child who consistently disrupts class. ... (Read 80 times)

darbym82

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
One of the most difficult problems for any teacher is a child who consistently disrupts class. Researchers have shown that giving attention in the form of scolding to a disruptive child actually increases the child's misbehavior. In the terms of operant conditioning, the scolding is a ____.
 
  a. punisher
  b. penalty
  c. positive reinforce
  d. negative reinforcer

Question 2

After Nadia spills water all over her painting, her first-grade art teacher gives her some candyto make her feel better. The next time art class meets, Nadia promptly and purposefully spills water. The candyhas acted as a(n) ____.
 
  a. negative reinforce
  b. an activity preference
  c. positive reinforce
  d. secondary reinforcer



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bigsis44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c




darbym82

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Gracias!


olderstudent

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library