Wendy,a ninth grader,is very bright and energetic in class.She always knows the right answer and pays close attention.Her only problem is that she rarely hands in homework.Her teacher should
A)enforce the established consequences for incomplete work.
B)ignore the problem behavior so that it will extinguish.
C)place Wendy on a system of token reinforcement.
D)relax the rules slightly so that she can catch up.

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Enforcing consequences for incomplete work will show Wendy that there are consequences for not doing her homework and will motivate her to complete her work on time. Ignoring the problem behavior may reinforce the idea that homework is not important. Placing Wendy on a token reinforcement system or relaxing the rules may not address the issue of incomplete homework and may create other problems in the classroom.

Wendy,a Ninth Grader,is Very Bright and Energetic in Class