Heather, a student with an undiagnosed learning disability, misbehaves during language arts and is sent to the principal's office.Heather's strategy might be indicative of:

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Heather's misbehavior leading to being sent out of class removes the discomfort or challenge of participating in language arts, which she finds difficult due to her undiagnosed learning disability. This is an example of negative reinforcement, where a behavior is strengthened because it removes or avoids a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Heather, a Student with an Undiagnosed Learning Disability, Misbehaves During