​The First Step in the Treatment of a Problem Behavior

question 27

Multiple Choice

​The first step in the treatment of a problem behavior is to:

• A) ​eliminate the reinforcer for the problem behavior
• B) ​conduct a functional assessment
• C) ​select a punisher that will be effective in decreasing the problem behavior
• D) ​remove the antecedents that are increasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring

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Definitions:

Idle Capacity

Represents the condition where production resources are not used to their full potential, resulting in unutilized capacity.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead absorption rate used throughout a manufacturing plant to allocate overhead costs to products.

Activity-based Costing

A costing method that allocates overhead and indirect costs to specific activities, providing a more accurate representation of the costs associated with producing a product.

Activity-based Costing

An accounting method where overhead and indirect costs are allocated to the corresponding products and services based on the required activities.