Lecture 5

Question 1

Two topics that learned helplessness is associated with

Answer 1

Bullying

Depression

Question 2

Types of reinforcement schedules (5)

Answer 2

Continuous 
Fixed ratio
Variable ratio
Fixed interval 
Variable interval

Question 3

Continuous reinforcement

Answer 3

After every correct response

Ex) getting a sticker everyday you attend class

Question 4

Fixed ratio reinforcement

Answer 4

After a specific number of responses

Ex) getting a prize from toy box after completing five worksheets 100%

Question 5

Variable ratio reinforcement

Answer 5

After an average but unpredictable number of responses

Ex) payoffs from slot machines and other games of chance

Question 6

Fixed interval reinforcement

Answer 6

For the first response after a specific amount of time has passed
Ex) monthly pizza party if everyone attends every class

Question 7

Variable interval reinforcement

Answer 7

For the first response after an average but unpredictable amount of time has passed
Ex) weekly quizzes but it can be Monday or Thursday

Question 8

10 bumps of escalation

Answer 8

Low key responses
Squaring off 
Provide a choice 
Consistency without malice 
Defuse the power struggle 
Informal chat 
Formal contract 
In school suspension 
Out of school suspension 
Expulsion

Question 9

Bump : low key responses

Answer 9

Involves non or Minimal verbal responses
Do not stop flow of lesson
Do not invite escalation - low emotional content request to cooperate rather than act of discipline
Ex) gestures such as finger on mouth , glance and say thank you

Question 10

Squaring off hump

Answer 10

Pause and turn toward student give minimal verbal request to stop

Question 11

Provide a choice bump

Answer 11

Not an ultimatum or punishment
Presented in a spot I’ve neutral tone
Related to behaviour

Question 12

Consistency and without malice bump

Answer 12

Once student makes a choice it is teachers role to make sure choice becomes a reality

Question 13

Defuse the power struggle bump

Answer 13

Stop teaching and pause 
Square off 
Make eye contact 
Take one or two deep breaths 
Deal with any allies 
Do or say s9,etching that shifts the locus of control 
Bring closure to the interaction

Question 14

Bump the informal chat

Answer 14

Greet the student 
Define and agree in the problem 
Generate solutions 
Prioritize and agree on solutions 
Check for understanding of solutions