Cynthia is an elementary classroom teacher who often yells and humiliates her students when they misbehave.A fellow teacher suggests that she use praise, approval, and rewards to change the students' behaviors.According to research, what would you tell Cynthia?
A) Her yelling and humiliation strategies will eventually work if she is consistent and intensifies this approach.
B) Using physical punishment to correct her students' misbehaviors would be the most effective method for her to use.
C) The use of praise, approval, and reward are largely ineffective in controlling students' misbehaviors.
D) None of these statements are correct.

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Research has consistently shown that punishment, including yelling and humiliation, may suppress behavior in the short term but can have negative long-term effects such as decreased self-esteem and increased aggression. Positive reinforcement strategies such as praise, approval, and rewards have been found to be much more effective in changing behavior and creating a positive classroom environment. Therefore, the best choice is D, as none of the statements are correct.

Cynthia Is an Elementary Classroom Teacher Who Often Yells and Humiliates