Which of the Following Procedures Prevents a Reward from Following

question 592

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures prevents a reward from following an undesirable response by removing the individual from a situation in which he or she could be reinforced?

• A) shaping
• B) stimulus control
• C) time out
• D) reciprocal inhibition

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