Reprimanding a student to help restore order in the classroom is:

Reprimanding a student to help restore order in the classroom is:

(a) Mild response

(b) Moderate response

(c) Severe response

(d) Situational response

✅ Correct Option:

(b) Moderate response

Explanation:

Moderate responses include verbal reprimands or warnings used when mild strategies fail. Reprimanding helps re-establish classroom order while still avoiding harsh punishment. It is corrective rather than punitive and should be applied fairly and consistently. Educational psychologists stress that reprimands must be respectful and focused on behavior, not personality.

10 PPSC Facts:

Moderate response is corrective

Used after mild responses

Includes reprimands

Restores classroom order

Avoids corporal punishment

Must be fair

Should be behavior-focused

Encourages discipline

Psychological approach

Classroom discipline MCQ