An antecedent in a behavior modification program is a(n)
A)source of punishment.
B)source of a reinforcement.
C)consequence of performing a behavior.
D)emotional component associated with the receipt of reinforcement or punishment.

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An antecedent in a behavior modification program is a stimulus or event that precedes and triggers a behavior, which can then be reinforced. It is not necessarily a source of reinforcement itself, but it sets the stage for a behavior to occur that might be reinforced.

An Antecedent in a Behavior Modification Program Is A(n)