A successful self-modification program may end spontaneously when
A) the new, improved patterns of behavior become self-reinforcing.
B) a new behavior problem suddenly takes the place of the old one.
C) the reinforcer loses its effectiveness.
D) the frequency of the target behavior drops to zero.

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A successful self-modification program may end spontaneously when the new, improved patterns of behavior become self-reinforcing. This means that the individual has successfully replaced the old behavior with a new behavior that they find satisfying and rewarding, and therefore no longer needs external reinforcement to continue the new behavior.

A Successful Self-Modification Program May End Spontaneously When