Discuss how the birth order of a child might affect their development. Give two examples. Briefly describe two of the birth order theories that have been proposed.

What will be an ideal response?


A complete answer would discuss how the family dynamics change with the advent to another child. Sibling rivalry and perceptions of differential treatment are two examples. Theories about birth order include the Resource Dilution Model, Confluence Theory, & Rebelliousness.

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Which of the following represents one of the best aspects of DRO and DRL schedules?

a. they can be used to increase appropriate behavior b. they can be used to decrease response covariation c. they can be combined with other procedures, such as a token economy d. they can be eliminated from a student's repertoire

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes final grades given to students in a class?

a. Final grades should use the cut-off averages of 90%, 80%, 70%, and 60%. b. Final grades do not necessarily reflect the performance of the student. c. Final grades are objective and are not a function of the teacher's values. d. Final grades are generally consistent from one instructor to another. e. Final grades, in most school districts, have been replaced by portfolio assessments.

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The servant leader characteristic in which the leader has vision and solves problems in creative ways is similar to the problem-solving competency in which leadership approach

A. behavioral B. skills C. transformational D. authentic

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Every step in a behavior chain serves two functions: an SD for the subsequent step and as a conditioned reinforcer for the preceding step

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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