Three of the following are often found in traditional applied behavior analysis programs, but only one is also found in functional analysis and positive behavioral support.Which one distinguishes functional analysis and positive behavioral support from applied behavioral analysis?
A)Identifying an effective reinforcer
B)Following desirable behavior with reinforcement
C)Monitoring the effectiveness of the intervention
D)Exploring underlying purposes that a student's behavior may serve

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Exploring underlying purposes that a student's behavior may serve is the feature that distinguishes functional analysis and positive behavioral support from traditional applied behavior analysis programs. Functional analysis focuses on identifying the function or purpose of the problem behavior, and then designing a behavior intervention plan that addresses that function. Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) also emphasizes the importance of understanding the function of behaviors and uses this understanding to guide intervention planning. In contrast, identifying an effective reinforcer, following desirable behavior with reinforcement, and monitoring the effectiveness of the intervention are all components of traditional applied behavior analysis programs as well as functional analysis and positive behavioral support.

Three of the Following Are Often Found in Traditional Applied