Educational Psych Group 3 Project

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What was the primary motivation for implementing zero-tolerance policies in schools during the 1990s? A. To increase student attendance, B. To address school violence, C. To improve academic performance, D. To reduce teacher workload

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To address school violence

Front

According to the studies presented, what is a significant unintended consequence of strict punishment policies?

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Worsened student behavior and grades

Front

Which psychological theory forms the basis of zero-tolerance policies? A. Classical conditioning, B. Social learning theory, C. Operant conditioning, D. Cognitive development theory

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Operant conditioning

Front

What alternative discipline strategy focuses on accountability and resolution rather than punishment?

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Restorative justice

Front

Based on the research findings, how did high suspension/expulsion rates affect schools over time?

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Increased behavioral issues

Front

What was the scope of the research study examining zero-tolerance policies?

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Over 400 schools nationwide

Front

Which student outcome was associated with frequent suspensions? A. Higher college acceptance rates, B. Improved attendance, C. Better test scores, D. Increased dropout rates

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Increased dropout rates

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What demographic finding suggested systemic bias in policy implementation? A. Age-based disparities, B. Gender-based disparities, C. Geographic disparities, D. Racial disparities in discipline

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Racial disparities in discipline

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Which approach is suggested as more effective than punishment-based discipline? A. Increased surveillance, B. Stricter rules, C. Positive behavioral interventions, D. More frequent testing

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Positive behavioral interventions

Front

What type of data was NOT mentioned as being collected in the study? A. Student performance reports, B. Disciplinary records, C. Parent interviews, D. Behavioral incidents

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Parent interviews