Which one of the following statements best characterizes how reinforcement of incompatible behavior helps reduce inappropriate behavior in the classroom?
A)When a teacher reinforces different students for different behaviors,they begin to discover which behaviors are appropriate and which are not.
B)Negative reinforcement of an incompatible behavior can ultimately reduce the frequency of that behavior.
C)An undesirable behavior will decrease when a student is reinforced for behaving in an opposite manner.
D)A teacher can reduce serious behavior problems by allowing students to engage in less serious misbehaviors.

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Reinforcement of incompatible behavior involves reinforcing a behavior that cannot occur at the same time as the undesirable behavior, thus reducing the frequency of the inappropriate behavior.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes How Reinforcement