Cognitive theorists believe external events are totally unrelated to behavior
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
false
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Which is a helpful technique during class questioning periods?
a. regularly repeating the questions to the class b. increasing nonvolunteers’ responses by giving clues and offering prompts c. frequently calling on the most verbal, highest achievers in class d. repeating all the students’ correct responses for reinforcement
Teachers can encourage parent involvement
A) by making home visits B) by providing snacks or incentives C) by making materials available in other languages D) all of the above are true
Jerome is a student in your classroom for whom the only effective reinforcer is something to eat, such as candy. You would like Jerome to find your praise reinforcing as well. From a behaviorist perspective, your best strategy would be which one of the following?
a. Whenever you give Jerome something to eat, give him praise as well. b. Explain to Jerome that praise gives him feedback about the things he is doing well. c. Show Jerome that all his classmates respond positively to praise. d. Explain to Jerome how important it is that he not be so reliant on concrete reinforcers.
Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of
A) verbal prompt. B) gestural prompt. C) modeling. D) poor instruction.