AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A student is texting in class so the teacher takes away the phone so the student will no longer be distracted and not use their phone again in class.
A
positive reinforcement
B
negative reinforcement
C
positive punishment
D
negative punishment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While there is little argument that smartphones and other devices can be distracting for students in classrooms, there is new research that shows using electronic devices in the classroom can even lower students’ grades. This grade could be the difference between passing and failing for some students.

Detailed explanation-2: -Instead of scolding a student who becomes distracted, redirect him in a way that doesn’t cause embarrassment. Sometimes, asking a child with ADD a question you know he can answer, or giving nonverbal cues, such as standing close and patting him on the shoulder, can bring the child back into focus.

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