Author Question: The most important factor in punishing inappropriate behavior is to: A) positively reinforce ... (Read 52 times)

NClaborn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
The most important factor in punishing inappropriate behavior is to:
 
  A) positively reinforce appropriate behavior.
  B) negatively reinforce appropriate behavior.
  C) intermittently punish the inappropriate behavior.
  D) deliver a delayed rather than an immediate punishment.

Question 2

When Vinita fought with her friends over the toys they were playing with, her mother made her sit in the corner for a minute. Following this, the most important thing for Vinita's mother to do is to:
 
  A) impose intermittent time-out periods if Vinita continues to fight.
  B) strongly reward Vinita's behavior of playing cooperatively in future.
  C) tell Vinita that she will be further punished if she misbehaves again
  D) gradually increase the level of punishment if she misbehaves.



connor417

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

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?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library