Which of the Following Steps Is the Basic Principle of Self-Modification

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps is the basic principle of self-modification of behavior?

• A) Provide yourself with a positive reinforcer that is contingent upon specific improvements in the target behavior.
• B) Decide what behavior you want to acquire.
• C) Monitor your present behavior.
• D) Define the target behavior precisely.

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