Sharon Is a Psychologist Who Is Using the ABA Method

question 4

Multiple Choice

 Sharon is a psychologist who is using the ABA method with her client Katie, a difficult 6-year-old. As an ABA therapist, Sharon would focus on

• A) behavior only.
• B) antecedents and consequences only.
• C) behavior and consequences only.
• D) behavior, antecedents, and consequences.

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