According to the Box Entitled "Changing the Behavior of Others

question 324

Multiple Choice

According to the box entitled "Changing the Behavior of Others: Alternatives to Punishment," which of the following is NOT an effective way to change the behavior of others?

• A) Stop reinforcing the behavior you want to decrease.
• B) Positively reinforce the behavior you want to increase.
• C) Reinforce an incompatible behavior.
• D) Increase the frequency of reinforcement once the desired behavior is well established.

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