When Implementing Punishment Procedures, the Behavior Analyst

question 87

Multiple Choice

When implementing punishment procedures, the behavior analyst:

• A) must include a reinforcement procedure.
• B) can use punishment alone if a reinforcement procedure was not effective.
• C) does not have to include a reinforcement procedure if consented to by the client.
• D) is required to introduce a reinforcement procedure if the problem behavior increases.

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Definitions:

Cultural Context

The environment or setting that includes the values, norms, and practices of a group or society, which influences and shapes behaviors and perceptions.

Brain Development

The process of growth and maturation of the brain over time, including the formation of neurons, synapses, and the strengthening of neural pathways.

Multidimensional

Having or relating to multiple aspects or features that add complexity.

Multidirectional

This term refers to development or change that occurs in multiple directions, not following a single, linear path.