Which type of explanation describes why a particular structure or behavior is advantageous?

A teacher sends a student out of the classroom because she is disturbing the other children. She tells the student she will be allowed to come back to the classroom in fifteen minutes and that she expects her to be quiet when she returns

When the student comes back, she is even more disruptive. What can you conclude from this example? a. The teacher has used punishment as a way to control the student's behavior. b. The student's behavior is an example of positive punishment. c. The student's behavior is an example of negative punishment. d. The teacher thought she was using punishment, but the student was actually being reinforced.

In an Oregon hospital, Daniel pleaded with Jose, his partner of 35 years, to get him some pills, so he could put an end to his pain and misery as AIDs slowly and agonizingly progressed through his body. Frustrated, Jose asks the doctor to do something about Daniel's request to end his pain and suffering, and hasten death. Hesitatingly, the doctor prescribes a significantly higher dosage of morphine. Which of the following concepts best describes this behavior?

a) Active euthanasia b) Passive euthanasia c) Physician-assisted suicide d) Patient generated suicide