An elementary school teacher has placed a disruptive child away from all activities for a predetermined, though short, period. This is an example of a
A. positive reinforcement.
B. negative reinforcement.
C. time-out strategy.
D. vicarious reinforcement.
C. time-out strategy.
Positive reinforcement involves offering a reward for the desired behavior. Negative reinforcement involves removal or cessation of a pleasant stimulus, or application of an unpleasant stimulus when the negative behavior is displayed. Time-out simply removes the person from the activity and provides time to calm down.
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a. Health and Human Services b. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration c. The National Institute of Mental Health d. The Office of Juvenile Justice
The following are all shortened versions of the NASW standards for social workers
who work with developmentally disabled except A. Social workers need not learn how to work with other disciplines in the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities. B. Social workers should acquire specific knowledge about developmental disabilities. C. Social work practice and research should seek to reduce or prevent the incidence of developmental disabilities. D. All social workers should participate in an interdisciplinary approach to caring for persons with developmental disabilities.
Herrnstein and Murray, in their book The Bell Curve, posited that:
a. differences in mental ability can be overcome. b. success requires hard work c. social standing is based on inherited differences. d. all of the above.
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