Examine one strategy, other than punishment, for decreasing undesirable behaviors.

What will be an ideal response?


There are three strategies: (a) differential reinforcement (reinforcing behavior that is more appropriate or is incompatible with the undesirable behavior); (b) termination of positive reinforcement (extinction); and (c) removal of desirable stimuli (e.g., using time-out or response costs).
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