Activity Sheet
Behavior Detective Game: Can You Crack the Case?
Scenario 1: The Screaming Snack Attack
Situation:
Ali, a 5-year-old boy, screams every time he wants a cookie.
The teacher starts giving him a cookie only when he asks politely and ignores his screaming.
What principle is being applied?
A) Positive Punishment
B) Shaping
C) Extinction
D) Negative Reinforcement
Scenario 2: The Homework Star
Situation:
Sara completes her homework on time.
Her parents give her a gold star and after collecting 5 stars, she earns a trip to the zoo.
What principle is being applied?
A) Token Economy
B) Positive Punishment
C) Negative Reinforcement
D) Time-Out
Scenario 3: The Loud Lunchroom
Situation:
Ahmed shouts in the school lunchroom.
The teacher makes him sit in a quiet corner for 5 minutes every time he shouts.
What principle is being applied?
A) Positive Reinforcement
B) Negative Punishment
C) Positive Punishment
D) Shaping