Ms.Castello has tried several configurations for students to practice the Spanish conversations they memorize in the book.Students seem to enjoy the task most when they work in pairs around the classroom and dread the task when they are required to perform in front of the class.How might she use this information to provide negative reinforcement?
A)Reward students by allowing them to work in pairs if they complete written assignments in a timely manner.
B)Punish students when they fail to participate in the whole class activity by taking away the privilege of working in pairs.
C)Remove the requirement to perform in front of the class if students focus and perform well in pairs.
D)Assure students that they will be allowed to work in pairs after they perform in front of the class.

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Ms. Castello can use negative reinforcement by removing the requirement to perform in front of the class if students focus and perform well in pairs. This takes away the aversive consequence of public speaking in front of their classmates and reinforces the behavior of working well in pairs. Option A is inaccurate because it involves positive reinforcement, not negative reinforcement. Option B is punitive and does not offer an opportunity for improvement. Option D presents a conditional statement that may not be feasible for all students and also does not address the issue of negative reinforcement.

MsCastello Has Tried Several Configurations for Students to Practice the Spanish