Sometimes the Reinforcer That Maintains Self-Injurious Behavior Is Escape from an Unpleasant

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True/False

Sometimes the reinforcer that maintains self-injurious behavior is escape from an unpleasant task.

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Fraternal Twin

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Substance Abuse

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Anxiety

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