Every time Billy tries to open the kitchen cupboard, he gets his fingers pinched in the door. Eventually, Billy no longer tries to open the cupboard door. This is an example of

A. negative reinforcement.
B. intermittent reinforcement.
C. punishment.
D. positive reinforcement.


C. punishment.

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Three possible positive outcomes of exposure to technology in early childhood are: ___________________, ___________________, and __________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Students should be given the ________ and responsibility to move beyond rules to a point where they can decide appropriate behavior for themselves

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When her class was studying the American Revolution, a third grade teacher gathered related books of many genres and levels of difficulty. This collection could be referred to as a (n):

a) Elkonin Box b) literature focus unit c) author study d) text set

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When speaking to young children, it is most appropriate for the teacher to refer to himself or herself:

a. as "I" or "me." b. by the name the children use, such as "Miss Tanya" or "Mr. Smith." c. as "Teacher." d. all of the above

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