An individual with mental retardation frequently engages in aggressive behavior when he wants a break from a task at work.When he engages in aggressive behavior,he is required to continue working on the task,but if he asks for a break his behavior is reinforced with a break from the task.Which variation of DRA is being used in this example?
A) DRL
B) DRI
C) DRO
D) Functional communication training

Question

An individual with mental retardation frequently engages in aggressive behavior when he wants a break from a task at work.When he engages in aggressive behavior,he is required to continue working on the task,but if he asks for a break his behavior is reinforced with a break from the task.Which variation of DRA is being used in this example?​
A) ​DRL
B) ​DRI
C) ​DRO
D) ​Functional communication training

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Functional communication training is being used in this example because it involves teaching the individual to use appropriate communication (asking for a break) as an alternative to the aggressive behavior to achieve the desired outcome (getting a break).

An Individual with Mental Retardation Frequently Engages in Aggressive Behavior