In Mr. Medeiros’s classroom, students are given play money each time they turn in an assignment; they receive additional amounts of money if the assignment is turned in on time and if it is done correctly. At the end of each week, students can use their 'money' to purchase special privileges (free time, field trips, etc.). Mr. Medeiros’ approach to teaching can best be characterized as:

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Behaviorism is a subfield of psychology that is still widely practiced and supported today. Some applications of behaviorist principles include: Operant conditioning: A basic of behaviorism, this states that behavior is controlled by rewards and punishments. Applied behavior analysis (ABA): A treatment based on behaviorist theories that states that desired behaviors can be taught through a system of rewards and consequences. Classical conditioning: A practice used in behaviorist psychology to transfer a desired behavior from one stimulus to another. Psychotherapy: Behaviorism is a common... Show more

In Mr. Medeiros’s classroom, students are given play money each time they turn in an assignment; they receive additional amounts of money if the assignment is turned in on time and if it is done correctly. At the end of each week, students can use their 'money' to purchase special privileges (free time, field trips, etc.). Mr. Medeiros’ approach to teaching can best be characterized as: