Why are Mr. Matherson's attempts to punish Becky not being effective?
What will be an ideal response?
There are at least two possible explanations:
• Being uncertain about what she is expected to do in this new environment, Becky craves her teacher's attention and guidance. In her eyes, any form of attention is better than none at all.
• Becky is not aware of the contingencies between her behaviors and the consequences her teacher administers.
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b. is a useful learning strategy because he is interested. c. to add words connected to his focus is beneficial. d. speeds his learning.
Teaching about the self, others, the group, family, schools, and community along with the development of social skills is the goal of which thematic strand:
a. Culture b. Time, continuity, and change c. People, places, and the environment d. Individual development and identity
The highest level of scientific understanding
a. Observation b. Documentation c. Specification d. Experimental control
All of the following illustrate the presence of interindividual difference, EXCEPT:
a. the counselor reviewed IQ scores of all the children in the class in preparation for parent meetings. b. Jevon got top marks on the math test, but William failed his math test. c. Anthony wears glasses because he is near-sighted, but Lilia wears them because she is far-sighted. d. Maria excels in her English literature class but is two years below grade level in her math class.