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.

Question

Quizplus · 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.

Three of the Following Are Examples of Self-Regulation as a Means