Question 1

In which one of the following situations would it be best to ignore a student's misbehavior?
A)Fritz and Irene are throwing paper airplanes across the room.
B)Jim keeps pulling Jackie's hair while she's trying to work at her desk.
C)Harriet gets up to sharpen her pencil at least once every 10 minutes.
D)Mary asks a classmate to clarify an assignment and then returns to her work.

Accepted Answer

Mary's behavior is not disruptive; she is seeking clarification to complete her work, which is a positive and constructive action.

Question 2

The textbook recommends that when a teacher talks with a student about a chronic pattern of misbehavior,he or she should do so in private rather than in front of classmates. Why?
A)Because students need to know that a teacher will devote as much time to misbehavior as necessary
B)Because the teacher's remarks will be easier for the student to hear clearly
C)Because calling attention to the behavior in front of classmates may be reinforcing
D)Because the behavior may be typical for the student's age-group

Accepted Answer

Discussing misbehavior in private helps avoid reinforcing the behavior through attention from peers, which can occur if addressed publicly.

Question 3

In which one of the following situations is cueing an appropriate means of dealing with misbehavior in the classroom?
A)When you want to set an "example" from which other students can learn
B)When the behavior is already being punished by a natural consequence
C)When the behavior interferes with learning but is not serious in nature
D)When the misbehaving student has a history of defiance and disobedience

Accepted Answer

Cueing is appropriate for minor misbehaviors that disrupt learning but are not severe, as it serves as a gentle reminder to correct behavior without escalating the situation.

Question 4

Which one of the following is the major advantage of in-school suspension over out-of-school suspension as a consequence for serious and chronic misbehavior?
A)In-school suspension is more convenient and less expensive for the school district.
B)In-school suspension enables a student to keep up with schoolwork.
C)In-school suspension gives teachers and administrators a better chance to explain why the punished behavior is unacceptable.
D)In-school suspension eliminates the need for parents to become involved in school affairs.

Accepted Answer

In-school suspension allows students to remain in an educational environment, enabling them to keep up with their schoolwork and maintain academic progress, unlike out-of-school suspension where they miss out on learning opportunities.

Question 5

In three of the following situations,ignoring a student's misbehavior might be the best approach to take. Considering the textbook's discussion of this strategy,in which situation would ignoring not be advisable?
A)Anita has whispered a juicy (and apparently very amusing)piece of gossip to her friend,who in turn is passing it along to two others.
B)Bill breaks a beaker and seems very remorseful that he has done so; he vows to be more careful in the future.
C)Cathy is usually very attentive in class,but today when the teacher asks her a question,it's clear that she hasn't been listening.
D)An entire class is excited about their spring break that starts tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

Ignoring Anita's behavior is not advisable because it involves spreading gossip, which can lead to harmful consequences and disrupt the classroom environment.

Question 6

Which one of the following is the major reason why assigning extra schoolwork is not an appropriate punishment for classroom misbehavior?
A)It gives students the message that classwork is an unpleasant task.
B)It decreases the likelihood that students will do their assignments appropriately.
C)It asks students to perform tasks without the scaffolding they need for completing those tasks successfully.
D)It is negative reinforcement rather than punishment.

Accepted Answer

Assigning extra schoolwork as punishment can make students view classwork as undesirable, reinforcing the idea that learning is a negative experience.

Question 7

When we compare beginning teachers with experienced teachers in terms of how they think about student misbehaviors,we find that experienced teachers are more likely to:
A)Depend heavily on extrinsic reinforcers.
B)Consider how to change instruction to avert future problems.
C)Attribute students' behaviors to internal but unstable causes.
D)Plan and implement complex behavior management programs.

Accepted Answer

Experienced teachers are more likely to reflect on their teaching practices and consider instructional changes to prevent future misbehaviors, rather than relying solely on external reinforcements or complex management programs.

Question 8

Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of a misbehavior?
A)Ashley is chewing gum in art class.
B)Brian is doodling in the margins of his notebook as he takes notes on a lecture.
C)Caroline has forgotten to bring her lunch today and must borrow a dollar from a friend to buy a hot lunch.
D)Duncan is using a rubber band as a slingshot to hit other kids with small paper balls during music class.

Accepted Answer

Duncan's behavior is disruptive and potentially harmful to others, fitting the definition of misbehavior.

Question 9

As the textbook points out,teachers must consider cultural differences when dealing with inappropriate classroom behavior. More specifically,teachers should remember that:
A)Some behaviors they think are inappropriate may be perfectly acceptable in another culture.
B)Many cultures place little value on the importance of education.
C)Students from some minority cultures will actively resist being taught in any language except their native tongue.
D)In most cultures,parents deal severely with children when they misbehave at home.

Accepted Answer

Cultural norms and values can vary significantly, and behaviors considered inappropriate in one culture may be acceptable in another. Teachers need to be culturally sensitive and aware of these differences to effectively manage classroom behavior.

Question 10

Three of the following are recommended practices when using punishment to reduce an inappropriate behavior. Which one is not recommended?
A)Emphasize that the behavior (rather than the student)is undesirable.
B)Tell students ahead of time which behaviors are unacceptable and will be punished.
C)Explain why a punished behavior is unacceptable.
D)Administer a student's punishment in front of classmates so they learn by example.

Accepted Answer

Administering punishment in front of classmates can be humiliating and may not effectively teach the desired behavior change. It is generally recommended to handle such situations privately to maintain the student's dignity and focus on behavior correction.

Question 11

Three of the following are recommended strategies for getting students' parents involved in their children's education. Which one is not recommended?
A)Visit students' families at home if such visits are welcome.
B)Invite parents to share their unique talents with students.
C)Ask that visits to class be limited to immediate family members.
D)Find people who can interpret for parents who speak little or no English.

Accepted Answer

Limiting visits to immediate family members is not recommended as it restricts broader community involvement and support, which can be beneficial for students' education.

Question 12

When Judy becomes verbally aggressive toward her peers,she is placed in a quiet and boring room for five minutes. The procedure being used here is most commonly known as:
A)A logical consequence.
B)In-school suspension.
C)Response cost.
D)Time-out.

Accepted Answer

Time-out is a behavioral management technique where an individual is removed from a reinforcing environment to decrease undesirable behavior, such as verbal aggression.

Question 13

Mr. Jacobs is speaking privately with Alicia,who has obviously been having trouble paying attention in class over the past two weeks. Three of the following strategies are appropriate things for Mr. Jacobs to do. Which strategy is not recommended for a private conference with a student?
A)Mr. Jacobs should communicate an openness to hearing what Alicia has to say.
B)Mr. Jacobs might explain how he feels hurt that she doesn't find class very interesting.
C)Mr. Jacobs can give Alicia a choice regarding how the problem might best be solved.
D)Mr. Jacobs should remind Alicia that he is ultimately in charge in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

Reminding Alicia that he is ultimately in charge in the classroom is not recommended for a private conference, as it may create a power struggle and hinder open communication.

Question 14

Stanley pokes his pencil point in Sharon's arm. The teacher gives him a stern look,and Stanley quickly puts his pencil back in his desk. The teacher's behavior is an example of:
A)Vicarious punishment.
B)Cueing.
C)Ignoring.
D)Positive behavioral interventions.

Accepted Answer

The teacher's stern look serves as a cue to Stanley that his behavior is inappropriate, prompting him to stop and put his pencil away.

Question 15

Three of the following teacher behaviors illustrate cueing as a way of dealing with inappropriate behavior. Which one does not illustrate cueing?
A)Moving closer to a student who may be cheating on an exam
B)Putting a student in time-out after she's insulted a classmate
C)Putting one's finger on one's lips when the class gets too noisy
D)Glaring at a student who is reading a comic book instead of getting to work on an assignment

Accepted Answer

Putting a student in time-out is a form of consequence or punishment, not cueing. Cueing involves subtle signals or prompts to encourage appropriate behavior without direct confrontation.

Question 16

The textbook recommends that teachers coordinate their efforts with people in the community at large. Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the spirit of its recommendation?
A)Ms. Argersinger asks students to use their new vocabulary words when they have conversations at home with their parents.
B)Mr. Byers spends one Saturday a month in the local university library keeping up to date on the latest educational research.
C)Ms. Chimenis brings a newspaper article to class that describes recent advances in genetic engineering.
D)Mr. Deyermond consults with a parole officer about how they might work together to keep several at-risk students in school.

Accepted Answer

Mr. Deyermond's consultation with a parole officer shows an intentional effort to collaborate with someone outside of the classroom who has a direct impact on the students' lives. This demonstrates a true coordination with the community at large. The other options may involve some level of communication with people outside of the classroom, but they do not necessarily demonstrate a collaborative effort to work towards the same educational goals.

Question 17

In Mr. Marshall's fourth-grade class,students who acquire 20 points in one day can have a half hour of free time at the end of the day. Mr. Marshall awards points to his students for good behavior and deducts points when they misbehave. The deduction of points for misbehavior is known as:
A)Time-out.
B)A logical consequence.
C)Response cost.
D)In-school suspension.

Accepted Answer

Response cost is a behavior management technique where points or tokens are taken away as a penalty for undesirable behavior, which aligns with the description of deducting points for misbehavior.

Question 18

As a teacher,you are apt to find that the parents of a few of your students will have little involvement in their children's education. Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to such parents. Which statement is not accurate?
A)Inadequate child care may prevent them from getting involved in school activities.
B)They may have had bad experiences at school when they themselves were children.
C)Their lack of involvement usually reflects a lack of interest in their child's academic performance.
D)They may think that they shouldn't bother school personnel with their questions and concerns.

Accepted Answer

While some parents' lack of involvement may reflect a lack of interest, it is not accurate to assume that this applies to all parents who are not involved. There may be a variety of reasons why a parent may not be involved, and it is important to approach each situation with empathy and open-mindedness.

Question 19

Only one of the following consequences has been shown to be an effective and appropriate punishment for most students. Which one?
A)Suspension from school
B)A private scolding
C)Embarrassment in front of classmates
D)Extra homework

Accepted Answer

A private scolding is effective as it addresses the behavior without publicly shaming the student, allowing for correction while maintaining the student's dignity.

Question 20

Three of the following are examples of self-regulation as a means of addressing classroom misbehaviors. Which one is not a good example of self-regulation?
A)A student tries hard to earn the reinforcer his teacher has told him he will get for good behavior.
B)A student reminds herself in a whisper that she should raise her hand before speaking in class.
C)A student thinks,"I paid better attention in class today. I'm going to reward myself by watching television when I get home from school."
D)A student keeps track of the number of times he's gone to the pencil sharpener in a single day.

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation involves managing one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts towards achieving long-term goals. Choices B, C, and D are examples of self-regulation because they involve students independently managing their actions and thoughts to improve behavior. Choice A, however, describes external regulation, where the student's behavior is motivated by an external reward promised by the teacher, not by the student's own self-management strategies.

Quiz 9: Strategies for Creating an Effective Classroom School Environment

In which one of the following situations would it be best to ignore a student's misbehavior?

The textbook recommends that when a teacher talks with a student about a chronic pattern of misbehavior,he or she should do so in private rather than in front of classmates. Why?

In which one of the following situations is cueing an appropriate means of dealing with misbehavior in the classroom?

Which one of the following is the major advantage of in-school suspension over out-of-school suspension as a consequence for serious and chronic misbehavior?

In three of the following situations,ignoring a student's misbehavior might be the best approach to take. Considering the textbook's discussion of this strategy,in which situation would ignoring not be advisable?

Which one of the following is the major reason why assigning extra schoolwork is not an appropriate punishment for classroom misbehavior?

When we compare beginning teachers with experienced teachers in terms of how they think about student misbehaviors,we find that experienced teachers are more likely to:

Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of a misbehavior?

As the textbook points out,teachers must consider cultural differences when dealing with inappropriate classroom behavior. More specifically,teachers should remember that:

Three of the following are recommended practices when using punishment to reduce an inappropriate behavior. Which one is not recommended?

Three of the following are recommended strategies for getting students' parents involved in their children's education. Which one is not recommended?

When Judy becomes verbally aggressive toward her peers,she is placed in a quiet and boring room for five minutes. The procedure being used here is most commonly known as:

Mr. Jacobs is speaking privately with Alicia,who has obviously been having trouble paying attention in class over the past two weeks. Three of the following strategies are appropriate things for Mr. Jacobs to do. Which strategy is not recommended for a private conference with a student?

Stanley pokes his pencil point in Sharon's arm. The teacher gives him a stern look,and Stanley quickly puts his pencil back in his desk. The teacher's behavior is an example of:

Three of the following teacher behaviors illustrate cueing as a way of dealing with inappropriate behavior. Which one does not illustrate cueing?

The textbook recommends that teachers coordinate their efforts with people in the community at large. Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the spirit of its recommendation?

In Mr. Marshall's fourth-grade class,students who acquire 20 points in one day can have a half hour of free time at the end of the day. Mr. Marshall awards points to his students for good behavior and deducts points when they misbehave. The deduction of points for misbehavior is known as:

As a teacher,you are apt to find that the parents of a few of your students will have little involvement in their children's education. Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to such parents. Which statement is not accurate?

Only one of the following consequences has been shown to be an effective and appropriate punishment for most students. Which one?

Three of the following are examples of self-regulation as a means of addressing classroom misbehaviors. Which one is not a good example of self-regulation?