Exam 7: Managing the Environment and Student Behavior

Which statement best describes differential reinforcement?

Task structures are irregular patterns for accomplishing tasks that are composed mostly of the tasks that tend to occur infrequently within physical education.

The guiding philosophy of the Mandt System is the belief that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Which is the best description of culturally responsive behavior management?

It is essential for physical education teachers to be explicit about their expectations and the school norms for specific behaviors because any inconsistencies in the messages they send to students will likely have an adverse impact.

Which statement best describes punishment?

Which statement best describes a token economy system that might be used to increase a student's desirable behavior?

Recently, Mitch joined your 5th period high school physical education class. He is an exceptional soccer player and has taken over the spotlight. Until Mitch joined the class, Abu, who has an emotional-behavioral disorder, was the most skilled soccer player in the class. Previously Abu received a lot of praise for his skilled performance. Now, however, for basically the same behaviors, Abu no longer gets much attention from anyone. Instead, most of the attention goes to Mitch. During the past week, Abu has engaged in temper tantrums, shown unprovoked aggression toward teammates, and was heard overtly criticizing classmates. How best to intervene in such a situation?

The term cultural dissonance refers to cultural gaps between the student and teacher that occur most often when the teacher and student are from different cultural, ethnic, linguistic, or socioeconomic backgrounds.

You have implemented Sport Education in your physical education program, and the students are in a volleyball season. Carita, who has a learning disability, is consistently on the brink of academic failure in several subjects. She is a bright student, but she lacks discipline. For the second day in a row, you have caught her standing behind the gym talking and smoking (cigarettes) with two guys (Matt and Will) instead of being in class. What is the best way to intervene in this situation?