Towanda is engaging in challenging behaviors, such as tantrumming and throwing objects. A behavior analyst conducts a functional behavior analysis and notices Towanda is most likely to display these behaviors when she’s asked to engage in a difficult and undesirable task. Which of the following is likely true?
a. Towanda’s challenging behaviors were likely maintained by positive social reinforcement.
b. Towanda’s challenging behaviors were likely maintained by negative reinforcement.
c. Towanda’s challenging behaviors were likely automatically reinforced.
d. Towanda’s challenging behaviors were likely maintained by positive punishment.
b. Towanda’s challenging behaviors were likely maintained by negative reinforcement.
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a. people of Color racial identity development b. White racial identity development c. sexual identity development d. spiritual identity development
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a) Bipolar disorders b) Depression c) Schizophrenia d) Multiple personality disorder
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A. present time. B. 1960s. C. 1970s. D. 1980s.