Behavior-specific praise includes which of the following?

Behavior-specific praise is designed to acknowledge and reinforce particular behaviors by clearly identifying what the individual did well. This type of praise is effective because it helps the child understand precisely what action or behavior prompted the praise, which can then encourage the continuation of that behavior.

The correct answer indicates that behavior-specific praise involves restating the child's correct response. This approach not only recognizes the child's success but also reinforces their understanding of the right answer or action. For example, if a child answers a question correctly, saying, "Great job on explaining your answer!" specifically identifies what they did right, making it more impactful than general praise.

In contrast, the other options do not align with behavior-specific praise. Vague and general praise fails to provide clarity and does not help the child understand which behavior is being recognized. Praise for effort only neglects to commend the actual outcome or behavior that demonstrates knowledge or skills, while praise given only during group activities restricts the opportunities for reinforcing positive behavior to a limited context, rather than allowing for recognition in various settings where it can occur.