Classroom management is a multifaceted and scientific process. It is important that teachers learn how to discriminate
between problematic behaviors that are best addressed by contingency management and problems that
are better addressed by other approaches designed to modify behavior. Mild but potentially disruptive behavior
problems may often be due to poor classroom structure. The structure of the classroom environment may influence
student’s behavior in ways that does not always require teacher intervention but consideration of how the
environment is organized (Smith & Misra, 1992). For example, teachers can control mild problematic behaviors
during some group activities just by making sure that seating conditions are not crowded. Prevention of problematic
behaviors is an essential part of classroom behavior management. Therefore, antecedent stimulus and
strategies that promote prevention are integral components of a comprehensive classroom management program.