Ben is a fifth-grade student who has difficulty controlling his impulses. He often calls
out in class, interrupts other students, and walks around the classroom without
permission. Which of the following is an example of a natural consequence?
A. Ben calls out in class, and the teacher reprimands him.
B. Ben gets out of his seat, and the teacher tells him to write 50 times, "I will stay in my
seat."
C. Ben calls out comments during a discussion and is sent to the principal's office.
D. Ben continually interrupts his peers during group assignments, and they ask that he
be removed from the group.
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Correct Answer: D
Ben continually interrupts his peers during group assignments, and they ask
that he be removed from the group.
This question tests understanding of how to manage student behavior.
Natural consequences are situations that provide a penalty for
inappropriate behavior without conscious action being taken. A student
, who continually interrupts a group may irritate the other students enough
that they ask for him to be removed.
Which of the following theoretical approaches includes stimulus-response
associations made by the learner?
A. Behaviorism
B. Cognitivism
C. Social learning theory
D. Constructivism
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Correct Answer: A
Behaviorism
Behaviorism refers to observing behaviors that are a direct response to
stimuli.
Chelsea, a student with mild hearing loss, often has difficulty following the teacher's
directions in class, particularly when the teacher is doing work at the blackboard.
Which of the following suggestions is the most appropriate first step for the teacher
to try to help Chelsea understand directions?
A. Repeating all directions directly into Chelsea's ear
B. Providing directions to Chelsea while facing the entire class
C. Providing an interpreter for Chelsea
D. Having another student write down all assignments for Chelsea
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, Correct Answer: B
Providing directions to Chelsea while facing the entire class
The question identifies issues that many students with mild hearing loss may
face. Turning away from a student with a mild hearing loss may break down
communication significantly, so the teacher should face the class while
giving a lecture or providing directions for a task.
Alyse, an eighth grader with a severe cognitive impairment, has been continually
commenting that she is hungry. In an effort to stop her commenting, her teacher
begins to place snacks on Alyse's desk throughout the school day. After several days,
Alyse stops stating that she is hungry. The elimination of Alyse's behavior is the result
of:
A. punishment
B. satiation
C. desensitization
D. extinction
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Correct Answer: B
Satiation
The question tests understanding of managing student behavior. Satiation is
decreasing or eliminating an unacceptable behavior as a result of
continued and increased reinforcement of the behavior.
Dimitri, a ninth-grade student with an emotional behavioral disorder (EBD), has
difficulty transitioning between classes. He often arrives late for his classes, which
interferes with the instruction given in the class. Which of the following interventions is
most appropriate for Dimitri?
out in class, interrupts other students, and walks around the classroom without
permission. Which of the following is an example of a natural consequence?
A. Ben calls out in class, and the teacher reprimands him.
B. Ben gets out of his seat, and the teacher tells him to write 50 times, "I will stay in my
seat."
C. Ben calls out comments during a discussion and is sent to the principal's office.
D. Ben continually interrupts his peers during group assignments, and they ask that he
be removed from the group.
Give this one a try later!
Correct Answer: D
Ben continually interrupts his peers during group assignments, and they ask
that he be removed from the group.
This question tests understanding of how to manage student behavior.
Natural consequences are situations that provide a penalty for
inappropriate behavior without conscious action being taken. A student
, who continually interrupts a group may irritate the other students enough
that they ask for him to be removed.
Which of the following theoretical approaches includes stimulus-response
associations made by the learner?
A. Behaviorism
B. Cognitivism
C. Social learning theory
D. Constructivism
Give this one a try later!
Correct Answer: A
Behaviorism
Behaviorism refers to observing behaviors that are a direct response to
stimuli.
Chelsea, a student with mild hearing loss, often has difficulty following the teacher's
directions in class, particularly when the teacher is doing work at the blackboard.
Which of the following suggestions is the most appropriate first step for the teacher
to try to help Chelsea understand directions?
A. Repeating all directions directly into Chelsea's ear
B. Providing directions to Chelsea while facing the entire class
C. Providing an interpreter for Chelsea
D. Having another student write down all assignments for Chelsea
Give this one a try later!
, Correct Answer: B
Providing directions to Chelsea while facing the entire class
The question identifies issues that many students with mild hearing loss may
face. Turning away from a student with a mild hearing loss may break down
communication significantly, so the teacher should face the class while
giving a lecture or providing directions for a task.
Alyse, an eighth grader with a severe cognitive impairment, has been continually
commenting that she is hungry. In an effort to stop her commenting, her teacher
begins to place snacks on Alyse's desk throughout the school day. After several days,
Alyse stops stating that she is hungry. The elimination of Alyse's behavior is the result
of:
A. punishment
B. satiation
C. desensitization
D. extinction
Give this one a try later!
Correct Answer: B
Satiation
The question tests understanding of managing student behavior. Satiation is
decreasing or eliminating an unacceptable behavior as a result of
continued and increased reinforcement of the behavior.
Dimitri, a ninth-grade student with an emotional behavioral disorder (EBD), has
difficulty transitioning between classes. He often arrives late for his classes, which
interferes with the instruction given in the class. Which of the following interventions is
most appropriate for Dimitri?
