Author Question: In Conyers et al study, the effects of reward and punishment on the behavior of preschoolers was ... (Read 56 times)

dakota nelson · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

In Conyers et al study, the effects of reward and punishment on the behavior of preschoolers was compared. The results showed that:

a. punishment was more effective than reward in decreasing disruptive behavior
b. reward was more effective than punishment in decreasing disruptive behavior
c. both punishment and reward were effective in decreasing disruptive behavior
d. neither punishment nor reward were effective in decreasing disruptive behavior

Question 2

In a study by Sulzbacher & Houser students were told they would receive an additional 10-minute recess but they would lose one minute of this recess every time the teacher saw the naughty finger. What effect did this technique have on a classroom of students using the naughty finger?

a. the number of naughty fingers gradually increased while the contingency was in effect
b. the number of naughty fingers gradually decreased while the contingency was in effect
c. the number of naughty fingers suddenly increased as soon as the contingency was in effect
d. the number of naughty fingers suddenly decreased as soon as the contingency was in effect