All of the following are significant objections to the implementation of zero-tolerance policies EXCEPT that
a. they deprive the student(s) of the chance to engage in problem solving and intentional behavior change.
b. situations at schools are rarely serious enough to merit the use of such a policy.
c. they are implemented disproportionally, with more students of color subjected to their use.
d. they often fail to take into consideration the environment that may have contributed to the behavior of concern.
Ques. 2In addressing students with challenging behaviors, large-scale research has indicated that the most powerful forms of intervention include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Consistent application of behavioral principles
b. Effective use of punishment in shaping exercises
c. Effective academic instruction
d. Explicit instruction of behavior
Ques. 3_______ refers to the process of gradually removing stimuli, or reinforcers.
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Ques. 4When a ________ follows a behavior it increases the probability the behavior will occur under those same conditions again.
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Ques. 5In Jackson elementary school, teachers and principals have been concerned about the perceived antagonistic relationship between parents and teachers, the lack of attendance at PTA meetings and the decline volunteering in general. Which of the strategies might be more likely to help with this situation.
a. Invite parents to have a voice in key decisions being made at the school
b. Make 10 hours of volunteer work per term mandatory
c. Provide parent training
d. Schedule a children's performance on the night of PTA meetings
Ques. 6Exceptions are taught:
a. Before general rules
f. After general rules
g. Learned through experience
h. Taught in conjunction with general rules so as to keep a narrow teaching focus
Ques. 7The correct order of the sequential stages of a learning curve are:
a. Acquisition; Fluency; Generalization; Adaptation; Maintenance
b. Acquisition; Fluency; Maintenance; Generalization; Adaptation
c. Acquisition; Maintenance; Generalization; Fluency; Adaptation
d. Acquisition; Maintenance; Generalization; Adaptation; Fluency
Ques. 8_____ ______ refers to the condition in which too little reinforcement is provided behavior, leading to a reduction of that behavior, if not complete extinction.
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