How would you explain positive reinforcers to someone who had never heard of them?
What will be an ideal response?
They are a method based on behaviorist theory, which tells us that when behaviors are followed by a pleasant response, they are likely to be repeated. They work best when children are first tying out new ways of functioning. The behavior should be immediately followed by praise, a treat, or special privileges.
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Which of these is an incentive for business and industry linkages with schools?
a. access to lower paid workers b. access to younger workers c. less government regulation d. better trained work force
Which of the following questions addresses the behavioral domain of moral development?
A. How does the student feel about an issue? B. What does the student think about other people? C. How does the student respond toward other people? D. Can the student empathize with other people?
A percentile rank tells you:
a. The percent correct on a test b. The percent of people who scored better than you c. The percent of people in a particular group who score below your score value d. How far above or below the mean you are in percentages
How can you show the importance of the research study you are proposing in your research proposal?
a. By repeatedly stating and emphasizing, in the proposal, that the topic is important b. By stating that others with whom you have spoken have stated that they consider it to be important c. By pointing to a Web site that says it is important d. By demonstrating that the proposed study would fill a gap found in the research literature on the topic