Question 1

Three of the following strategies are consistent with the textbook's recommendations for talking with parents about a student's misbehavior. Which one is not consistent with the textbook's recommendations?
A)Ask for parents' opinions regarding possible reasons for the misbehavior.
B)Point out that the parents are partly to blame for the misbehavior.
C)Acknowledge that raising children in this day and age is a challenging task.
D)Try to reach an agreement with the parents regarding an appropriate strategy for dealing with the misbehavior.

Accepted Answer

Blaming parents for a child's misbehavior is not recommended as it can create defensiveness and hinder constructive communication.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes aggression and violence in U.S. schools?
A)It has been on the increase over the past decade,especially in urban schools.
B)It has been on the increase over the past decade,especially in rural areas.
C)On average,about 5% of high school students are victims of violent crimes at school each year; this figure has remained constant since 1980.
D)Mild forms of aggression are common at school; violent crime is rare and has declined in recent years.

Accepted Answer

Mild forms of aggression are common in schools, but violent crime is rare and has generally declined in recent years, according to various studies and reports on school safety.

Question 3

Intervention strategies for students at risk for aggression and violence in the classroom are most effective when they:
A)Do not emphasize the social benefits of prosocial behavior.
B)Include intensive individual counseling and therapy.
C)Are tailored to students' unique characteristics and needs.
D)Focus largely on reinforcement for desirable behaviors,rather than on punishment for undesirable behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Intervention strategies are most effective when they are tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of each student, as this personalized approach addresses the specific factors contributing to their behavior.

Question 4

Occasionally it is necessary to plan systematic interventions to address serious misbehaviors. Such interventions typically include a variety of strategies. Which one of the following strategies is not typical?
A)Carefully preselect all of the activities in which the student will participate.
B)Change the classroom environment to minimize possible "triggers" of misbehavior.
C)Modify instructional methods to maximize the student's chances of success.
D)Collect ongoing data about the frequency of misbehaviors in order to monitor the intervention's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Carefully preselecting all activities for a student is not a typical strategy for addressing misbehavior. Instead, interventions focus on modifying the environment, instructional methods, and monitoring behavior to support positive changes.

Question 5

To be most effective,teachers should keep in regular contact with parents about how their children are performing and progressing in the classroom. Describe four different strategies that you might use to open and/or maintain lines of communication with your students' parents.

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Question 6

Under which of the following circumstances is a preplanned,systematic intervention often called for as a means of dealing with misbehavior?
A)A student recognizes that there is a problem and wants to change but doesn't know how to go about doing so.
B)The misbehavior is relatively mild in nature.
C)The behavior continues to interfere with a student's classroom performance despite several efforts to curtail it.
D)The student's parents say that the behavior occurs at home as well.

Accepted Answer

A preplanned, systematic intervention is often necessary when a behavior continues to interfere with a student's classroom performance despite several efforts to address it, indicating that more structured and consistent strategies are needed.

Question 7

David is continually fighting with other children. Devise a plan to eliminate the fighting by using a combination of both reinforcement of incompatible behavior and punishment. In your discussion,be sure to explain:
a. What incompatible behavior(s)you will reinforce
b. What reinforcer you will use,and why
c. What punishment you will use,and why

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Question 8

Which one of the following alternatives best describes positive behavioral interventions and supports?
A)Teaching students to monitor their own classroom behavior using a checklist taped to the tops of their desks
B)Meeting regularly with a student in one-on-one discussions of chronic behavior problems,with the goal of bringing about more productive behavior
C)Creating conditions that enable students to meet their needs through appropriate rather than inappropriate behaviors
D)Using only reinforcement-never punishment-to improve students' classroom behavior

Accepted Answer

Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) focus on creating supportive environments that encourage appropriate behavior by meeting students' needs, rather than relying solely on reinforcement or punishment.

Question 9

Three of the following students show warning signs of possible violent behavior. Which one does not?
A)Adam speaks about terrorist groups with obvious affection.
B)Barbara rarely arrives at school before 10:00,despite repeated disciplinary actions by the assistant principal.
C)Cora becomes irate each time a peer unintentionally acts in a way that she perceives as being hostile or harmful.
D)After his girlfriend breaks up with him and begins dating Russell,Daniel asserts,"I'll make that guy sorry he was ever born!"

Accepted Answer

Barbara's behavior of arriving late to school does not indicate violent behavior, whereas the other students exhibit signs of aggression or threatening behavior.

Question 10

Andy uses foul language in your classroom on a regular basis. Explain how you might use three of the following techniques to decrease the problem behavior:
a. Cueing
b. Self-monitoring
c. Reinforcement of an incompatible behavior
d. Punishment
For each technique,be specific and concrete as to what you might do.

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Question 11

It's the first week of class,and you want to start off the school year on the right foot. Describe five different strategies that the textbook recommends for establishing a productive classroom-one in which students are working consistently toward achieving your instructional objectives. Describe each of these strategies in a short paragraph,being specific and concrete as to what you might do.

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Question 12

Diane frequently complains of terrible headaches and so ends up at the nurse's office several times a week. Yet two different physicians have been unable to find a cause for Diane's headaches,and Diane's parents report that their daughter rarely has headaches at home. Diane is falling further and further behind in her schoolwork,so her teacher and parents meet with the nurse and school psychologist to brainstorm possible solutions to her problem. The school psychologist suggests that the teacher keep track of the occasions when Diane complains about a headache. Two weeks later,the teacher reports that all of Diane's complaints occur just before a test or difficult assignment. Suddenly the teacher and parents begin to suspect that perhaps Diane complains of headaches as a way of getting out of difficult schoolwork. This situation illustrates an approach known as:
A)The use of incompatible behaviors.
B)Logical consequences.
C)Cognitive behavioral analysis.
D)Functional analysis.

Accepted Answer

Functional analysis involves identifying the reasons behind a behavior by examining the circumstances and consequences surrounding it. In this case, Diane's headaches are analyzed in relation to when they occur, revealing a pattern linked to avoiding difficult schoolwork.

Question 13

Three of the following practices are associated with reduced violence in schools. Which one is not necessarily associated with reduced school violence?
A)Implied (rather than explicitly stated)expectations for behavior
B)Close working relationships with families and community agencies
C)Mechanisms through which students can confidentially report incidents of bullying
D)A challenging and motivating curriculum

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Three of the following are,in certain cultures,commonly accepted practices for teaching children about acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Which one of the following is not a common practice in any culture described in the textbook?
A)Insisting on perfect performance beginning when children are very young
B)Socially ostracizing a child for undesirable behavior for an extended time period
C)Saying nothing to a child but telling others how well the child has performed
D)Directly praising a child for exemplary performance

Accepted Answer

Insisting on perfect performance from a very young age is generally not a common practice in any culture, as it can be developmentally inappropriate and stressful for children.

Question 15

Three of the following are common roots of aggression and violence in schools. Which statement is least likely to be a cause of aggression and violence?
A)Defending one's reputation
B)Persistence of concrete operational thinking into adolescence
C)Frustration with lack of academic success
D)Poor perspective-taking skills

Accepted Answer

Persistence of concrete operational thinking into adolescence is related to cognitive development stages and is less directly linked to aggression and violence compared to the other options, which are more directly associated with social and emotional factors.

Question 16

Some experts recommend a three-level approach to combating school aggression and violence. In three paragraphs,describe each of the three levels and the students for whom they are appropriate.

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Question 17

Gang-related activity is increasing at the high school at which you teach. At a faculty meeting,the school principal voices her concern that hostile interactions among members of rival gangs are becoming more frequent. You recall a case study in the textbook that describes how one middle school effectively reduced hostilities among three rival gangs. With the case study in mind,you suggest that the school:
A)Encourage students to set high yet realistic goals for academic achievement.
B)Teach students how to reinforce themselves for prosocial behavior.
C)Develop strategies for enhancing students' self-efficacy with regard to interpersonal relationships.
D)Engage gang members in open,honest discussions with one another about their grievances.

Accepted Answer

Engaging gang members in open, honest discussions about their grievances can help reduce hostilities by addressing underlying issues and promoting understanding.

Question 18

Sarah has a habit of talking to herself as she takes tests and completes independent in-class assignments. She talks loudly enough that other students can often hear her answers. Explain how you might use three of the following techniques to reduce this problem behavior:
a. Cueing
b. Self-monitoring
c. Self-reinforcement
d. Shaping
For each technique,be specific and concrete as to what you might do.

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Question 19

Mary,a student in your class,has difficulty keeping her attention on classroom activities. Describe four different strategies you might use to help her keep her attention better focused on class. Base your strategies on those presented in the textbook as being effective.

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Quiz 9: Strategies for Creating an Effective Classroom School Environment

Three of the following strategies are consistent with the textbook's recommendations for talking with parents about a student's misbehavior. Which one is not consistent with the textbook's recommendations?

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes aggression and violence in U.S. schools?

Intervention strategies for students at risk for aggression and violence in the classroom are most effective when they:

Occasionally it is necessary to plan systematic interventions to address serious misbehaviors. Such interventions typically include a variety of strategies. Which one of the following strategies is not typical?

To be most effective,teachers should keep in regular contact with parents about how their children are performing and progressing in the classroom. Describe four different strategies that you might use to open and/or maintain lines of communication with your students' parents.

Under which of the following circumstances is a preplanned,systematic intervention often called for as a means of dealing with misbehavior?

Which one of the following alternatives best describes positive behavioral interventions and supports?

Three of the following students show warning signs of possible violent behavior. Which one does not?

Three of the following practices are associated with reduced violence in schools. Which one is not necessarily associated with reduced school violence?

Three of the following are,in certain cultures,commonly accepted practices for teaching children about acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Which one of the following is not a common practice in any culture described in the textbook?

Three of the following are common roots of aggression and violence in schools. Which statement is least likely to be a cause of aggression and violence?

Some experts recommend a three-level approach to combating school aggression and violence. In three paragraphs,describe each of the three levels and the students for whom they are appropriate.

Mary,a student in your class,has difficulty keeping her attention on classroom activities. Describe four different strategies you might use to help her keep her attention better focused on class. Base your strategies on those presented in the textbook as being effective.