In Applied Behavior Analysis, It Is Often Important to Promote

question 60

Multiple Choice

In applied behavior analysis, it is often important to promote, quite explicitly, the generalization of newly acquired behavior to a variety of contexts. Three of the following are recommended strategies for promoting such generalization. Which one of the following, although possibly beneficial for other reasons, will not necessarily promote generalization?

• A) Teach the desired behavior in a variety of contexts to begin with.
• B) Reinforce desired responses on a variable interval schedule.
• C) Reinforce generalization when it occurs spontaneously.
• D) Teach various forms of the desired behavior.

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