Term 1 of 59
Which scenario demonstrates observational learning?
A child learned to read by practicing alone every evening.
A child adopted the habit of exercising after watching her mother exercise every
morning.
A child developed a dislike for vegetables after seeing a friend refuse to eat them.
A child improved their math skills by studying with a tutor.
Term 2 of 59
Elaine wants to be in the same study group as her friends. Whenever the teacher assigns Elaine
to a different study group, she complains and refuses to work with group members until the
teacher moves her to the study group with her friends. Which term describes the teacher's
response to Elaine's behavior?
Positive reinforcement
The antecedents
Negative punishment
Negative reinforcement
Term 3 of 59
Why would a teacher observe and collect data about the consequences of a student's
behavior?
Arguing with the student
To identify reinforcers of the behavior
Frequency
The antecedents
,Term 4 of 59
Which behavior is most likely to be an indicator of an emotional disturbance (ED) as defined
by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
Volunteering to help teachers with classroom tasks
Consistently completing homework assignments on time
Participating actively in group activities during class
Refusing to interact with peers in school for an extended period
Term 5 of 59
Alexander is a sophomore in high school who has a history of physical abuse at home and an
Individualized Education Program (IEP) for an emotional disturbance (ED). While completing
an open-book test, Alexander became agitated and, using inappropriate language,
complained about the test. How should the teacher respond to Alexander to avoid escalating
the situation?
The student's inability to learn cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health
factors.
"you are offending other students. sit and work quietly, or you will be in trouble."
javier will hold up a "help" card when he needs help with classwork.
"I can see that you are frustrated. Let's talk about how I can help you using classroom
appropriate language."
Term 6 of 59
What is an appropriate way for a teacher to address a student who is in an agitated state and
could become violent?
Threaten the student with consequences if they do not behave.
Yell at the student to get their attention.
Speak calmly and firmly while setting limits
Ignore the student until they calm down on their own.
,Term 7 of 59
Jaime, a first-grade student, accidentally bumped into a desk during class and cried. The
teacher gave him a hug and comforted him. Afterward, Jaime intentionally bumped into
furniture and walls, pretended to cry, and then looked to the teacher for a response. Which
statement explains Jaime's behavior described in the scenario according to Thorndike's Law of
Effect?
Jaime gets satisfaction from the consequences of the behavior.
Assess students for special education in their native language
Refusing to interact with peers in school for an extended period
Javier will hold up a "help" card when he needs help with classwork.
Term 8 of 59
Which statement is written as an acceptable replacement behavior?
The student will sit quietly during whole-group instruction.
The student will interrupt the teacher to ask questions.
The student will doodle during instruction time.
The student will leave the classroom when feeling overwhelmed.
Term 9 of 59
How does cultural bias result in overrepresentation of students from minority cultures in
special education for behavior?
Behavioral issues are only present in students from majority cultures.
All students from minority cultures excel in special education programs.
Students from minority cultures are always more disruptive in class.
Diverse behavioral norms are misinterpreted as indicators of disabilities.
, Term 10 of 59
A teacher meets with Anika, who has been identified as having a conduct disorder, to discuss
some of her behaviors that are causing problems in the classroom.Which response from Anika
is characteristic of a conduct disorder?
She expresses no remorse for her behaviors.
She actively participates in class discussions and activities.
She seeks help from the teacher to improve her behavior.
She apologizes for her actions and promises to change.
Term 11 of 59
Which example belongs in tier 3 of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)?
A student is praised for being quiet during class.
A student is given a warning for talking too much in class.
A student is removed from class for being disruptive during transitions.
A student who has persistent difficulties appropriately transitioning between classroom
activities is put on a behavior improvement plan.
Term 12 of 59
How should praise be used for rewarding positive behavior?
Praise should be given randomly to keep students guessing.
Praise should specify the behavior or particulars of the behavior.
Praise should be vague to encourage students to improve.
Praise should be reserved for exceptional achievements only.
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