Functional Analysis of Unusual Behaviors,such as Self-Injurious Behavior,has Shown That

question 24

Multiple Choice

Functional analysis of unusual behaviors,such as self-injurious behavior,has shown that these behaviors sometimes occur because

• A)they are reinforced with attention
• B)they may produce automatic reinforcement
• C)they may be reinforced by escape from unpleasant tasks
• D)all of the above

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