Yes. Temper tantrums are usually caused by a child's frustrations and is strictly emotional. B. is the best answer.
By the way, beware of any answer that says "always" or "never." When you're working with people, there are almost no situations that are that black and white as to say "always" or "never."
I asked this question today-and you told me to check my text- I did-and
I agree there are instances where you canot ignore the temper tantrums-(such as when hurting another child), so would the best answer be: (B) is an emotional behavior and does not need reinforcement?
Temper tantrums:
A. is a learned behavior and responds
to reinforcement.
B. is an emotional behavior and
does not respond to reinforcement.
C. should never be ignored.
D. should always be ignored.
Thanks for your help!
Let me point out a small problem here with your wording. Note that the answer in B says, "is an emotional behavior and does not RESPOND to reinforcement, while your take on B is not the same thing. Your comment was and does not NEED reinforcement, Does not need and does not respond are not the same statement.
Isn't the best answer to this question
(B)? is an emotional behavior and does not respond to reinforcement
What about (C) should not be ignored?
Which would be the best answer B or C?
Yes.
I believe Ms. Sue and DrBob have both indicated that B is the best answer for this question.
And please, would you put your own name in the "First Name" blank -- not someone else's? That can become very confusing.
Thanks!! =)
The original question states (C) a tantrum should NEVER be ignored. As I said before, never and always do not describe ways of working with people.
DrBob and I both have stated that B is the best answer.
To determine the best answer to the question, you should consider the information provided and analyze the options.
The question asks about the cause of temper tantrums. The options are:
A. is a learned behavior and responds to reinforcement.
B. is an emotional behavior and does not respond to reinforcement.
C. should never be ignored.
D. should always be ignored.
Based on the information provided, temper tantrums are described as emotional behavior. Therefore, option B, "is an emotional behavior and does not respond to reinforcement," seems to be the most appropriate answer. This option suggests that temper tantrums are primarily driven by emotions and not affected by reinforcement.
However, it is important to note that working with people is complex, and there can be exceptions to general rules. In this case, it is always advised to consider the context and individual circumstances. Certain situations, such as when a child is hurting another child, may require immediate attention and intervention, which means the tantrum should not be ignored.
In summary, for the given question, the best answer would be B, which states that temper tantrums are emotional behavior and do not respond to reinforcement.