​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:

Damages Payable

Monetary compensation that a party is legally obligated to pay as a result of causing harm or loss to another party.

Injunction

A court order requiring an individual or entity to do or to refrain from doing a specific act, used as a remedy in many types of disputes.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay that employers are allowed to pay workers, established to ensure a basic standard of living for employees.

Pay Equity

A principle (or statute) requiring equal pay for work of equal value.