A procedure designed to weaken, decrease, or eliminate an inappropriate behavior by abruptly withdrawing the reinforcer that is maintaining the behavior.

a. Contingent praise
b. Planned ignoring
c. Proximity control
d. Signal interference


Ans: b

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a. Because reading is a critical component of school achievement b. Because reading is one of the minimum competencies assessed for graduation c. Because teachers need to determine current level of performance d. Because teachers want to evaluate students need for basal readers

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Which of the following is NOT a morpheme?

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A. A psychologist randomly selects participants to complete a questionnaire regarding their sleep habits. B. A researcher observes student interaction with a peer who has a disability on the playground at their school. C. A researcher has students work on assignments alone or in groups and records their interactions during this 30-min manipulation. D. A researcher sends an online survey to parents regarding importance of a good breakfast on the morning of an exam.

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