In order to increase the probability of appropriate behavior occurring, the teacher should offer _______________ immediately following the appropriate behavior.
a. positive reinforcement
b. punishment
c. extinction
d. negative reinforcement
[Ques. 2] One major function of behavior is to:
a. instruct.
b. educate.
c. communicate.
d. invent.
[Ques. 3] If teachers can target a social or behavior skill, establish a specific goal for learning, and __________________, we can move students forward socially and behaviorally one step at a time.
a. insist that the child behave
b. chose a valid intervention method
c. ignore the behavior
d. punish the bad behavior
[Ques. 4] Each student who presents challenging behaviors:
a. has unique strengths.
b. has unique needs.
c. must be assessed individually.
d. All of the choices are correct.
[Ques. 5] Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of internalizing behaviors?
a. Pervasive sadness
b. Disruptions
c. Social isolation
d. Somatic complaints
[Ques. 6] All of the following are characteristics of externalizing behaviors, EXCEPT:
a. anxiety.
b. antagonizing.
c. defiance of authority.
d. physical aggression.
[Ques. 7] All of the following statements regarding students with challenging behaviors are true, EXCEPT:
a. a student with challenging behaviors might either be loud and disruptive, or quiet one who never disturbs the class.
b. students with challenging behaviors might be taking instructional time away from other students.
c. there are no reliable methods to assess social and behavioral skills, so assessment of academic skills is critical in the management of challenging student behavior.
d. students with challenging behavior are likely to require more intensive individualized supports.
[Ques. 8] Students with challenging behaviors:
a. always demonstrate loud and disruptive behaviors.
b. could be hiding a learning problem.
c. should be expelled from school.
d. struggle with social competence but excel in academics.
[Ques. 9] In order for time-out to have the desired effect of reducing problem behavior, the classroom activity and atmosphere must be as positive, stimulating, and reinforcing as possible.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 10] The same consequence can be both reinforcement and punishment, depending on the student and the circumstances.
a. True
b. False
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