When do we need contingency contracting?
A) When the natural contingencies are not that important.
B) When the natural contingencies do not effectively support the appropriate behavior.
C) When the outcome is too delayed.
D) When the client is developmentally delayed.

Question

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Contingency contracting is needed when the natural contingencies (rewards or punishments) in the environment do not effectively support the appropriate behavior. This is done by creating an agreement between two parties (such as a therapist and a client) specifying the behaviors that will be reinforced and the rewards that will be received upon meeting the agreed-upon goals. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe when contingency contracting is needed.

When Do We Need Contingency Contracting