​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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