Behavioural debate

What technique did Supernanny Jo Frost use to correct inappropriate behavior?

• Time-out

• Naughty step

• Reward chart

• Detention

What is the purpose of using pocket money as a conditioning technique at home?

• To encourage saving

• To increase positive behaviors

• To teach financial management

• To reward academic success

What type of conditioning is used in schools to control behavior?

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Social conditioning

• Cognitive conditioning

What did McAllister et al. (1969) find about the use of teacher praise and disapproval?

• It increased inappropriate talking

• It decreased inappropriate talking

• It had no effect on talking

• It increased academic performance

What is the focus of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for children with autistic spectrum disorder?

• Improving language skills

• Enhancing physical abilities

• Increasing social interactions

• Developing artistic talents

What did Robinson et al. (1981) demonstrate about token economies?

• They decrease motivation

• They improve performance in reading and vocabulary

• They are ineffective for children with hyperactivity

• They increase negative behaviors

What is a criticism of the 'naughty step' technique according to Morris (2014)?

• It is too lenient.

• It can have long-term emotional effects.

• It is too time-consuming.

• It is not effective for teenagers.

What did Lepper et al. (1973) find in their research on rewards in education?

• Rewards increase creativity.

• Rewards have no effect on motivation.

• Rewards can destroy intrinsic motivation.

• Rewards improve memory retention.

According to Dweck (1975), what can rewards lead to in students?

• Increased intelligence

• Learned helplessness

• Better social skills

• Improved concentration

What did Lewis (1995) observe about reward systems in Japanese schools?

• They were highly effective.

• They were rarely used.

• They were mandatory.

• They were the same as in Western schools.