Harold begins to chew his fingernails every time his teacher enters the classroom.In this case,the antecedent is
A) the teacher entering the classroom.
B) the fear associated with the teacher.
C) anticipated punishment.
D) chewing the fingernails.

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The antecedent is the event that occurs before or triggers the behavior. In this case, it is the teacher entering the classroom that triggers Harold's nail-biting behavior.

Harold Begins to Chew His Fingernails Every Time His Teacher