April’s teacher privately reprimands April with a long speech about respect for other students. Despite the lecture, April’s behavior continues to be disrespectful and disruptive. What most likely went wrong?
A. The teacher was not specific enough.
B. April has developed a generalized inhibiting effect.
C. The teacher mixed punishment and shaping.
D. April was reinforced by the attention she received through the teacher’s criticism.
Answer:D
April’s teacher privately reprimands April with a long speech about respect for other students. Despite the lecture, April’s behavior continues to be disrespectful and disruptive. What most likely went wrong?
A. The teacher was not specific enough. B. April has developed a generalized inhibiting effect. C. The teacher mixed punishment and shaping. D. April was reinforced by the attention she received through the teacher’s criticism.