One of the most difficult problems for any teacher is a child who consistently disrupts class. Researchers have shown that giving attention in the form of scolding to a disruptive child actually increases the child's misbehavior. In the terms of operant conditioning, the scolding is a

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In operant conditioning, a positive reinforcer is something that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. Scolding, although intended as a punishment, can serve as a positive reinforcer if it increases the disruptive behavior by providing attention.

One of the Most Difficult Problems for Any Teacher Is