Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
The use of a confederate to observe behavior is an example of an unobtrusive observation.
Ans: T
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Three of the following common criticisms of using behaviorist approaches in the classroom are valid ones. Which one usually is not true about behaviorist approaches?
a. When a student who enjoys an activity is given extrinsic reinforcement for doing it, the student's intrinsic interest in the activity may decrease. b. If some misbehaviors are reduced through reinforcement or punishment, other misbehaviors will always spring up to replace them. c. Reinforcing a student simply for doing a task, without regard for the quality of performance, can encourage the student to do it quickly rather than well. d. When a student has cognitive deficits that interfere with performance, simply reinforcing desired behaviors will be insufficient to bring about important changes.
Significant strides have been made toward reducing _______
A. political collaboration B. the digital divide C. teacher contracts D. entrenched bureaucracies
The regression line is:
a. The line that splits the distribution in half b. The line that best fits a pattern of observations c. A line between the median and the mean d. A line between the median and the mode
In terms of students with severe and multiple disabilities and state assessment, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. IDEA requires that each state develops an alternative assessment process for students with the most significant needs. B. IDEA requires that each state ensures appropriate accommodations are made for students with the most significant needs. C. IDEA requires that all students participate in standardized testing. D. IDEA requires that students with the most significant needs participate in testing at the discretion of their teachers and parents.