Bud is becoming argumentative about several of the items on the test Ms. Williams, his teacher, just returned. He asserts that the test wasn't fair, because many of the items were tricky. His arguments are disrupting the discussion of the test. Of the following, the most effective response to Bud's arguing would be to:
a. tell him to come in after school and discuss any of the items for as long as he chooses to do so. Then, stop any discussion about the trickiness of the test.
b. remind Bud that he didn't have the right to disrupt learning for the other students. Then apply an appropriate punishment.
c. ask Bud what was troubling him. Then try to meet his emotional needs on a personal level.
d. tell Bud that his behavior is inappropriate. Then tell him that you are going to refer him to the school counselor for evaluation.
Question 2
With respect to emotional factors in interventions, which of the following is least effective?
a. Following through consistently to ensure that students comply with rules
b. Taking a misbehaving student outside the classroom and telling him or her in no uncertain terms that the behavior is unacceptable
c. Interventions that include public reprimands, sarcasm, and criticism
d. Calling parents to solicit their help in cases where misbehavior is chronic
