The teacher controls the environment in:

2023

The teacher controls the environment in:

  1. A.

    (1) Behaviourism

  2. B.

    (2) Cognitivism

  3. C.

    (3) Naturalism

  4. D.

    (4) Realism

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Correct answer: A

Classroom examples: setting clear rules and routines, using rewards or corrective feedback, programmed instruction, and behaviour modification techniques where the teacher controls the contingencies.

Why other theories are less appropriate: Cognitivism emphasizes internal mental processes rather than external control; Naturalism promotes learner-led, experience-based learning rather than teacher-controlled stimuli; Realism focuses on presenting real-world content but does not center on teacher-controlled reinforcement to shape behaviour.

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