Asked by monica wilson on Jul 12, 2024
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Patrick at times becomes very disruptive in his second grade classroom. Because the other children in the room sometimes laugh at Patrick and encourage him to act out, Patrick's teacher has started having Patrick sit in a chair in the hallway for about 5 minutes when he acts out in class. What best labels the technique being used by Patrick's teacher?
A) escape conditioning
B) shaping
C) stimulus elimination
D) time-out
Time-out
A disciplinary technique that involves placing a child in a designated area for a short period to encourage reflection on inappropriate behavior.
Disruptive Classroom Behavior
Any student actions that interrupt the educational process, including but not limited to talking out of turn, inattention, or defiance.
Stimulus Elimination
The process of removing or reducing a stimulus that triggers an unwanted response or behavior.
- Recognize the methods applied to change unwanted behaviors and strengthen preferred ones.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the methods applied to change unwanted behaviors and strengthen preferred ones.
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