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mia · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Using the suggestions for classroom practice as a basis, how effective was Teresa's attempt to prevent Monica from touching the plant by making her believe the plant was hot?

a. It was effective because it helped Teresa reach her goal (preventing Monica from touching the plant).
b. It was ineffective because plants, in general, are not hot, so Monica's learning wasn't connected to the real world.
c. It was effective because Teresa modeled not touching the plant when she said, Ouch, hot
d. It was effective because tapping Teresa's fingers was a gentle form of punishment that helped achieve the desired behavior of Monica's not touching plants.

Question 2

Your students are involved in an activity that is intrinsically interesting. You decide to also offer a reward in an attempt to further enhance students' interest and motivation. According to research as presented in your text, which of the following is most likely in the long term?

a. The offer of a reward will further increase students' interest and motivation.
b. The offer of a reward will decrease students' interest and motivation.
c. The offer of a reward is unlikely to affect students' interest and motivation one way or the other.
d. The offer of a reward will enhance students' creativity and task orientation.