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What is the purpose of behavior modification in children?
What is the purpose of behavior modification in children?
To give children an active part in monitoring their own behavior.
How can children be motivated to engage in desired behaviors?
How can children be motivated to engage in desired behaviors?
By keeping a chart of their accomplishments as a natural reinforcer.
When redirecting children's behavior, what should the adult consider?
When redirecting children's behavior, what should the adult consider?
The accurate assessment of what the children really want to do.
What should a substitute activity offered to children be?
What should a substitute activity offered to children be?
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What qualities are children typically expressing when engaging in disruptive behavior?
What qualities are children typically expressing when engaging in disruptive behavior?
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Why is it important for adults to redirect children's behavior effectively?
Why is it important for adults to redirect children's behavior effectively?
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What is the role of the adult in active problem solving?
What is the role of the adult in active problem solving?
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How can the adult help keep the child focused on finding solutions?
How can the adult help keep the child focused on finding solutions?
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How should the adult treat children's suggestions, even unreasonable ones?
How should the adult treat children's suggestions, even unreasonable ones?
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Instead of assigning blame, what should teachers help children do?
Instead of assigning blame, what should teachers help children do?
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What is an early lesson that conflict resolution provides for children?
What is an early lesson that conflict resolution provides for children?
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How can teachers help make conflict resolution part of a child's daily life?
How can teachers help make conflict resolution part of a child's daily life?
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What is the caution given regarding infants and toddlers in a group setting?
What is the caution given regarding infants and toddlers in a group setting?
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Why is it emphasized that guidance for children should be helpful and not punitive?
Why is it emphasized that guidance for children should be helpful and not punitive?
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How does the guidance continuum help teachers in choosing appropriate methods for situations?
How does the guidance continuum help teachers in choosing appropriate methods for situations?
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When is ignoring behavior considered a suitable guidance strategy?
When is ignoring behavior considered a suitable guidance strategy?
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What is the key action for adults when implementing the ignoring behavior strategy?
What is the key action for adults when implementing the ignoring behavior strategy?
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What learning theory supports the effectiveness of ignoring behavior as a guidance method?
What learning theory supports the effectiveness of ignoring behavior as a guidance method?
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