Describe the Use of Extinction for Willy's Problem Behavior

question 3

Multiple Choice

Describe the use of extinction for Willy's problem behavior:

• A)When Willy engages in his problem behavior,staff should provide physical guidance to make him complete the task
• B)When Willy engages in the problem behavior,staff should no longer provide physical guidance
• C)When Willy engages in the problem behavior,staff should no longer argue with him.
• D)When Willy engages in the problem behavior,continue to explain why he should engage in the requested behavior

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