When parents or teachers react to inappropriate behavior by offering a student various items or activities until the inappropriate behavior stops, they risk maintaining the inappropriate behavior with:

A) positive reinforcement
B) punishment
C) negative reinforcement
D) extinction


Answer: A) positive reinforcement

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A. a country that wished to remain free had to provide an education for the people B. schools should be supported by the wealthy C. schools should be supported by parents D. the curriculum should emphasize the "ornamental"

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What was established within the department of labor to help address the problems on infant mortality, poor physical health and exploitation of working children?

A. screening programs B. local education agencies C. formula grants D. Children's Bureau

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. How the wants and goals are different b. How the wants and goals are the same c. Actions seen by the other as unacceptable d. a and b e. All of the above

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