Explain the goal of positive reinforcement and describe how this goal is accomplished

What will be an ideal response?


Positive reinforcement attempts to strengthen a given behavior by providing a positive consequence after the behavior occurs.

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Examining whether educators have done what they said they would do for their students is an example of

a. supervisory need. b. a trend toward accountability. c. a trend toward standards based curricula. d. unintended consequences.

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Sue and Jacob are both taking the same Psychology course. Sue has a mastery goal orientation while Jacob has a performance-approach goal orientation. Which of the following is not consistent with research on achievement goals?

a. Sue will enjoy the class more than Jacob b. Sue will take more courses in psychology than Jacob c. Sue will perform better in the course than Jacob d. none of the above

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How is positive practice overcorrection different from restitutional overcorrection?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the text, master students set a goal to eliminate the "butterflies-in-the- stomach" feeling of tension before a test or performance review

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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