Eliminating Backtalk

What is the 'rule of rules' ?

• Always enforce rules every time

• Enforce rules only when necessary

• Never enforce rules

• Enforce rules randomly

What is one of the most fundamental principles of social power?

• Calm is weakness

• Upset is strength

• Upset is weakness

• Calm is strength

What is the cardinal error in dealing with backtalk according to the text?

• Encouraging backtalk

• Engaging in backtalk

• Ignoring backtalk

• Punishing backtalk

What is the common form of backtalk referred to as in the text?

• Whiny backtalk

• Aggressive backtalk

• Silent backtalk

• Sarcastic backtalk

What is the main strategy used in whiny backtalk?

• Apology

• Defiance

• Denial

• Agreement

What is the emotional response recommended for dealing with whiny backtalk?

• Boredom

• Excitement

• Anger

• Sympathy

What is the main strategy suggested for dealing with backtalk in the short term?

• Arguing with the student

• Taking two relaxing breaths and keeping quiet

• Yelling at the student

• Ignoring the student completely

What is the tactic known as 'blaming your neighbor'?

• Taking responsibility for your actions

• Blaming the teacher for your mistakes

• Apologizing to the teacher

• Blaming someone else for your behavior

What is the goal of 'Meaning Business' when dealing with backtalk?

• To ignore the students' backtalk

• To punish the students for their behavior

• To reconcile and strengthen the relationship with the student

• To gain power over the students

What is the recommended response to backtalk in the long-term?

• Ignoring the student's behavior

• Sending the student to detention

• Having a calm conversation with the student

• Yelling at the student