A Behavior Analyst Develops a Program That Decreases a Baby's

question 179

Multiple Choice

A behavior analyst develops a program that decreases a baby's crying when her diaper is soiled. This is an example of

• A) development of a procedure to decrease maladaptive behaviors.
• B) differential reinforcement of alternative responses.
• C) extinction.
• D) misuse of a practitioner's ability to control behavior.

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