The reduction or removal of an aversive stimulus (such as too many math problems) following a student response which increases that response is called

A. positive reinforcement.
B. behavioral intervention.
C. punishment.
D. negative reinforcement.


Answer: D

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According to the text, the review of literature is important early in a qualitative study because it

a. demonstrates assumptions of the research questions. b. minimize the literature review by holding it early in the study. c. provides a general understanding of the educational topic. d. identifies the important variables for investigation in the study.

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Monique is dawdling and wasting time while she should be writing her essay. She is sitting quietly and her behavior isn’t causing any disruption. What conclusion would Kagan be likely to draw about Monique’s behavior?

a) Monique’s off-task behavior is irrelevant because it is not disruptive. b) Monique is likely coming from an attention-seeking position. c) Monique is exhibiting passive disengagement. d) Monique is deliberately testing the teacher’s boundaries.

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Consider Heinz’s dilemma. According to Kohlberg’s model, levels of moral development depend upon

a. whether people are honest about what they would do in the given situation. b. people’s judgment of the morality of an act. c. whether people’s reasoning aligns with their religious convictions. d. the behaviors people manifest in their day-to-day life.

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The ______ takes into account the number and quality of predictor variables used to predict an outcome variable.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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