Lionel was humiliated when he forgot his lines in a play.Now he refuses to take part in any function of the speech class.Based on the behavioral principles discussed by Woolfolk,the best strategy for Lionel's teacher would be to
A)assign Lionel jobs that do not involve any speaking.
B)assign Lionel to work with another student until the feeling becomes extinguished.
C)bring Lionel back into class participation in small steps.
D)help Lionel regain his confidence by assigning him a major role in a play.

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This strategy is based on the behavioral principle of systematic desensitization. By gradually reintroducing Lionel into class participation in small steps and in a supportive environment, his fear of speaking in front of others can be extinguished. Assigning tasks that do not involve speaking (option A) or assigning a major role in a play (option D) may be overwhelming for Lionel and may reinforce his fear. Working with another student may be helpful, but it does not address the underlying issue of Lionel's fear of speaking.

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