Asked by Shelbi Battenfield on Jun 19, 2024

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Why is it important to reinforce a student immediately after they exhibit appropriate behavior?

A) it helps the student focus on inappropriate behavior
B) it forces the student to sort out all the behavior they engaged in during the day
C) it avoids reinforcing the wrong behavior
D) it eliminates the need to use primary reinforcers

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities, such as food or drink, that fulfill a basic biological need for survival.

Appropriate Behavior

This describes actions that are considered acceptable or proper in a given context, often aligned with societal or organizational norms and expectations.

  • Familiarize oneself with the principles of reinforcement and their practical use in educational scenarios.
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arjun ravindranJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Immediate reinforcement helps ensure that the correct behavior is being reinforced, reducing the risk of accidentally reinforcing an unintended behavior. Reinforcing immediately after the desired behavior makes it clear which behavior is being rewarded, enhancing learning and behavior modification.