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jc611

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Ms. O'Connor reinforces James every time she sees him reading independently. Once he is reading frequently, she begins to reinforce him only every second time, then only every third time, and so on, gradually reinforcing him less and less often. From a behaviorist perspective, we can predict that Jimmy will:
 
  a. continue to read independently.
  b. read less and less often.
  c. read only when he is forced to do so.
  d. stop reading altogether.

Question 2

Which one of the following is the major advantage of in-school suspension over out-of-school suspension as a consequence for serious and chronic misbehavior?
 
  a. In-school suspension gives teachers and administrators a better chance to explain why the punished behavior is unacceptable.
  b. In-school suspension eliminates the need for parents to become involved in school affairs.
  c. In-school suspension is more convenient and less expensive for the school district.
  d. In-school suspension enables a student to keep up with schoolwork.


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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



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