Mungo occasionally taps his pencil on his desk when working out the answers to division problems. Although this behavior does not interfere with his work or his peers, his teacher, Ms. Apple, wants to intervene on this behavior because it bothers her. Unfortunately, this behavior fails to pass the:
A) stranger test
B) dead man's test
C) operational definition test
D) so what test

Question

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The "so what test" is used to determine if a behavior needs to be changed based on whether it causes harm or significant interference with learning or social interaction. Since Mungo's behavior does not interfere with his work or peers, it fails the "so what test," indicating there may not be a justifiable reason to intervene.

Mungo Occasionally Taps His Pencil on His Desk When Working