1|Page
EDF3151 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Mr. Daniel has always used his "mean face" to stop undesirable
behavior in his first graders. However, even though he looks at
Brian with this face each time Brian talks out of turn, Brian is
talking more than ever now. For Brian the "mean face" is
apparently a: - ANSWER-positive reinforcer.
The teacher asks the class to identify a triangle, square, and
circle. When called upon, Sue identifies the triangle as the
square. According to research, of the following, the most
effective feedback is: - ANSWER-"No, Sue. See the triangle has
three sides and the square has four sides."
In a discussion of plant parts, Mrs. Short calls on Jim. He sits
silently for several seconds considering the question and finally
says, "I don't know.""Can someone help Jim out," Mrs. Short
continues.Later, Mrs. Short calls on Jim again. He hesitates
briefly and again says, "I don't know."Mrs. Short then turns and
says, "Linda?" directing the question to another student.
,2|Page
Focusing on Jim's behavior of saying "I don't know," this case
study best illustrates: - ANSWER-a negatively reinforced
behavior.
You get into your car and turn the ignition key. The seat belt
buzzer goes off, you fasten your seat belt, and the buzzer stops
buzzing. Of the following, fastening your seatbelt best illustrates
a behavior resulting from: - ANSWER-negative reinforcement
Mr. Wright is working with one of his reading groups while the
rest of his class is doing seat work. He says quietly, "Everyone
read the next paragraph silently," and gets up and goes to walk
among the students doing seatwork, offering encouragement as
he goes. He returns to his group and a few minutes later he again
circulates among the working students, praising and encouraging
the students as he goes. After awhile, he again repeats his
behavior.
In its impact on the students doing seatwork, the episode best
illustrates: - ANSWER-variable-interval reinforcement.
We discussed how teachers can use classical conditioning to
help students develop positive emotional responses in schools.
Give one specific example of such application for this purpose
and explain how classical conditioning works in this case by
,3|Page
identifying its process, the unconditioned stimuli and response,
and the conditioned stimulus and response in the process. (5
points) - ANSWER-
Skylar, an 11th grader, happens to bring a copy of The Great
Gatsby with him to his physics class. Mr. Warren, his physics
teacher, compliments him on his range of interest and his taste in
American literature. Soon Skylar is seen carrying a copy of
William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying in the hall.
Of the following, Skylar's behavior best illustrates: - ANSWER-
operant conditioning.
Ali is one of Skylar's classmates and was there when Skylar and
Mr. Warren had their conversation. She asks Skylar if she can
borrow The Great Gatsby and she begins reading it.
Of the following, Ali's request best illustrates a behavior
resulting from: - ANSWER-vicarious learning.
Consider Mr. Warren, Skylar, and Ali. Which of the following
statements is most accurate? - ANSWER-Skylar was a model for
Ali.
, 4|Page
Schools often give certificates to students, such as the one we
see below.
I HAVE DONE VERY CONSCIENTIOUS WORK THIS
WEEK IN MRS. GONZALEZ'S CLASS
Suppose Mrs. Gonzalez, a fourth-grade teacher, whose class is
composed of 13 Caucasian students, 11 African Americans and 5
students of Hispanic background gives certificates, such as the
one we see above, to Barbara, a Caucasian girl, and Sheldon, an
African American boy.Based on the evidence we have, which of
the following statements is most valid? - ANSWER-Barbara and
Sheldon are effective models because the other students are
likely to perceive Barbara and Sheldon as similar to themselves.
In their impact on Barbara and Sheldon, the certificates are
intended as: - ANSWER-positive reinforcers.
In their impact on the other students in the class, the certificates
are intended as: - ANSWER-vicarious reinforcers.
In its effect on Tony and Carlos, Ms. Camacho's reprimand best
illustrates a: - ANSWER-presentation punisher.
EDF3151 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Mr. Daniel has always used his "mean face" to stop undesirable
behavior in his first graders. However, even though he looks at
Brian with this face each time Brian talks out of turn, Brian is
talking more than ever now. For Brian the "mean face" is
apparently a: - ANSWER-positive reinforcer.
The teacher asks the class to identify a triangle, square, and
circle. When called upon, Sue identifies the triangle as the
square. According to research, of the following, the most
effective feedback is: - ANSWER-"No, Sue. See the triangle has
three sides and the square has four sides."
In a discussion of plant parts, Mrs. Short calls on Jim. He sits
silently for several seconds considering the question and finally
says, "I don't know.""Can someone help Jim out," Mrs. Short
continues.Later, Mrs. Short calls on Jim again. He hesitates
briefly and again says, "I don't know."Mrs. Short then turns and
says, "Linda?" directing the question to another student.
,2|Page
Focusing on Jim's behavior of saying "I don't know," this case
study best illustrates: - ANSWER-a negatively reinforced
behavior.
You get into your car and turn the ignition key. The seat belt
buzzer goes off, you fasten your seat belt, and the buzzer stops
buzzing. Of the following, fastening your seatbelt best illustrates
a behavior resulting from: - ANSWER-negative reinforcement
Mr. Wright is working with one of his reading groups while the
rest of his class is doing seat work. He says quietly, "Everyone
read the next paragraph silently," and gets up and goes to walk
among the students doing seatwork, offering encouragement as
he goes. He returns to his group and a few minutes later he again
circulates among the working students, praising and encouraging
the students as he goes. After awhile, he again repeats his
behavior.
In its impact on the students doing seatwork, the episode best
illustrates: - ANSWER-variable-interval reinforcement.
We discussed how teachers can use classical conditioning to
help students develop positive emotional responses in schools.
Give one specific example of such application for this purpose
and explain how classical conditioning works in this case by
,3|Page
identifying its process, the unconditioned stimuli and response,
and the conditioned stimulus and response in the process. (5
points) - ANSWER-
Skylar, an 11th grader, happens to bring a copy of The Great
Gatsby with him to his physics class. Mr. Warren, his physics
teacher, compliments him on his range of interest and his taste in
American literature. Soon Skylar is seen carrying a copy of
William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying in the hall.
Of the following, Skylar's behavior best illustrates: - ANSWER-
operant conditioning.
Ali is one of Skylar's classmates and was there when Skylar and
Mr. Warren had their conversation. She asks Skylar if she can
borrow The Great Gatsby and she begins reading it.
Of the following, Ali's request best illustrates a behavior
resulting from: - ANSWER-vicarious learning.
Consider Mr. Warren, Skylar, and Ali. Which of the following
statements is most accurate? - ANSWER-Skylar was a model for
Ali.
, 4|Page
Schools often give certificates to students, such as the one we
see below.
I HAVE DONE VERY CONSCIENTIOUS WORK THIS
WEEK IN MRS. GONZALEZ'S CLASS
Suppose Mrs. Gonzalez, a fourth-grade teacher, whose class is
composed of 13 Caucasian students, 11 African Americans and 5
students of Hispanic background gives certificates, such as the
one we see above, to Barbara, a Caucasian girl, and Sheldon, an
African American boy.Based on the evidence we have, which of
the following statements is most valid? - ANSWER-Barbara and
Sheldon are effective models because the other students are
likely to perceive Barbara and Sheldon as similar to themselves.
In their impact on Barbara and Sheldon, the certificates are
intended as: - ANSWER-positive reinforcers.
In their impact on the other students in the class, the certificates
are intended as: - ANSWER-vicarious reinforcers.
In its effect on Tony and Carlos, Ms. Camacho's reprimand best
illustrates a: - ANSWER-presentation punisher.
