When a student is given a pleasant consequence to a behavior and it results in an increase in the behavior's rate of occurrence, what behavioral principle is being used?

a. Negative Reinforcement
b. Positive Reinforcement
c. Punishment
d. Stimulus control


B

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A teacher who wanted to use external rewards with students who were already highly interested in a topic would

a. provide students with positive feedback about their performance. b. provide no rewards to students. c. provide rewards only to the top 15 percent of students. d. give large rewards to students for attempting to complete difficult tasks.

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Compare and contrast forced-choice assessment and performance assessment

What will be an ideal response?

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Students who violate compulsory attendance laws may be suspended or expelled

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Self-Discipline is defined as

A. the ability to follow one's dreams. B. confidence in one's worth and abilities. C. the believe in oneself and the ability to accomplish tasks. D. the desire to do what you think is right despite temptations to not do it.

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