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What did White (1975) find about the use of praise by teachers?
What did White (1975) find about the use of praise by teachers?
- Praise remained constant across all grade levels
- Praise decreased with each grade level after second grade (correct)
- Praise was used more in special education classes
- Praise increased with each grade level after second grade
What does the research suggest about the use of praise in special education and general education classes?
What does the research suggest about the use of praise in special education and general education classes?
- Praise is used more in general education classes than in special education classes
- Low rates of praise tend to occur in both special education and general education classes (correct)
- Praise is used more in special education classes than in general education classes
- Praise is not used in special education classes
What is suggested as an appropriate first response to classroom or individual student behavioral problems?
What is suggested as an appropriate first response to classroom or individual student behavioral problems?
- Increasing the use of general praise
- Increasing the use of specific, contingent praise of appropriate behavior (correct)
- Ignoring the behavioral problems
- Increasing the use of disapproval statements
What should teachers do to ensure maximum effectiveness of praise as a management tool?
What should teachers do to ensure maximum effectiveness of praise as a management tool?
What is a simple guideline for delivering praise to ensure maximum effectiveness?
What is a simple guideline for delivering praise to ensure maximum effectiveness?