During dinnertime Joe, an Alzheimer's patient, often acts out and throws his food. However, tonight he is sitting quietly and eating; this prompts the nursing home staff to reward Joe. The most likely technique the staff is employing is
A. milieu therapy.
B. differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior.
C. spaced reinforcement.
D. cognitive retraining.
Answer: B
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