To effectively change a behavior, behavior therapists suggest that a person should start by

A. punishing every undesired occurrence of the behavior.
B. rewarding every occurrence of an alternative, desired behavior.
C. switching the behavior from a variable to a fixed schedule of reinforcement.
D. gaining a better understanding of the behavior and when it occurs.


Answer: D

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