Which Is NOT a Step in Constructing a Competing Behavior

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a step in constructing a competing behavior model?

• A) Building a diagram of the functional assessment summary statements
• B) Building a diagram of the different thought patterns of the individual and how they compete with adaptive behavior
• C) Adding appropriate behaviors that should compete with or replace the problem behaviors
• D) Defining intervention options that will promote appropriate behaviors and make problem behaviors irrelevant, inefficient, and ineffective

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavior science that increases the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable outcome or reward.

Circus Acts

Live performances by acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers typically held in a ring or arena.

Trained

Having acquired skills, knowledge, or behaviors through instruction, practice, and experience.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.