A child begins acting out at school by getting out of her seat and speaking out of turn. The school psychologist proposes using a behaviorist approach to alter this behavior. How would the teacher do this?
A. The teacher would model proper behavior for the child to repeat.
B. The teacher would have other children who behave model proper behavior.
C. The teacher would offer a reward for engaging in desired behaviors.
D. The teacher would have the child sit in the corner in class each day.
Answer: C
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