The Best Way to Determine If Something Is Reinforcing Is

question 468

Multiple Choice

The best way to determine if something is reinforcing is to:

• A)ask the individual what they prefer for a reinforcer
• B)watch others perform the same behavior and find out what reinforces them and then use that with the individual of concern
• C)conduct an experimental test in which you present an item following some behavior on several trials to see if the frequency of that behavior increases
• D)provide a choice situation in which the "something" is presented along with known reinforcers to see if it will be chosen by the subject instead of the known reinforcers

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Definitions:

Socioemotional Development

The process of developing the capacity to experience, manage emotions, and establish meaningful relationships with others.

Psychosocial Stages

A theory by Erik Erikson that proposes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different psychological challenge or crisis that needs resolution.

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