A problem behavior can be maintained by all of the following except:
A) the presentation or removal of a stimulus event
B) the behavior of another person
C) an antecedent event
D) a change in a physical stimulus

Question

A problem behavior can be maintained by all of the following except:​
A) ​the presentation or removal of a stimulus event
B) ​the behavior of another person
C) ​an antecedent event
D) ​a change in a physical stimulus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An antecedent event is something that occurs before a behavior, setting the stage for the behavior to occur, but it does not maintain the behavior. Maintenance of a behavior refers to what happens after the behavior to keep it occurring, which involves consequences rather than antecedents.

A Problem Behavior Can Be Maintained by All of the Following