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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