Zander is engaging in self-injurious behavior by biting his lips until they bleed. His therapist praises him when he talks, chews gum, or even sticks out his tongue, because when he engages in these behaviors he cannot bite his lips. This approach is ______.

a. differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors
b. differential reinforcement of zero behavior
c. punishment by contingent stimulation
d. overcorrection


a. differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors

Counseling

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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Henry, at 79, has always enjoyed relatively good health. However, he has recently begun feeling like he is slowing down and has reported to his doctor that he is doing poorly, although his doctor can find no specific cause

When Henry participated in a research study at a local university where his intellectual functioning was tested, his score had dropped dramatically since his last testing session a year earlier. Henry has the signs of a. diabetes. b. terminal decline. c. osteoarthritis. d. double effect.

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