Teacher Attention (Hall et al.) Flashcards
The researchers studied which of the following behaviors?
(Select all that apply)
student study behavior
student negative verbalizations
teacher verbalizations toward student
teacher proximity
student study behavior
teacher verbalizations toward student
teacher proximity
The interval length was how long?
5 seconds
30 seconds
15 seconds
10 seconds
10 seconds
What did the teacher do after the observer discretely held up a small square of colored paper?
(Select all that apply)
made a comment to the student
moved to the student’s desk
patted the student on the shoulder or something similar
verbally reminded the student to attend
made a comment to the student
moved to the student’s desk
patted the student on the shoulder or something similar
During baseline, most of the teacher attention directed towards Robbie followed which type of behavior?
responding to teacher directions
appropriate engagement
non-study behavior
study behavior
non-study behavior
After baseline, how did Robbie’s teacher respond to behaviors that were disruptive to the class?
verbal reprimands
discontinued attention
standing in proximity to Robbie
verbal redirection
discontinued attention
During the second reinforcement session, Rose’s teacher reinforced _______ to study behavior.
approximation
For Ken, what happened in the final reinforcement condition and following the experiment?
(Select all that apply)
Study behavior increased from 10% to 60%.
Ken’s grades improved.
Study behavior increased from 37% to 70%.
The teacher reported that Ken was now finishing his work.
Ken’s grades improved.
Study behavior increased from 37% to 70%.
The teacher reported that Ken was now finishing his work.
During Joan’s first reinforcement phase, when did the observer signal the teacher should reinforce?
after 30 seconds of continuous study
after 10 seconds of continuous study
after 5 minutes of continuous study
after 60 seconds of continuous study
after 60 seconds of continuous study
Regarding teacher training, what was emphasized following baseline?
a complex procedure to decrease disruptive behaviors
a simple procedure to increase study rates
the evidence that the teacher had most likely been reinforcing non-study behaviors.
the importance of using verbal reprimands only when behavior was disruptive to other students
a simple procedure to increase study rates
How often was the teacher informed of the results of each day’s session?
daily
monthly
weekly
at the conclusion of the study
daily
This study indicates that _____ use of teacher attention can be an effective way to increase desirable classroom behavior.
contingent
