Billy,who has intellectual disability,has been "acting out," according to his parents.What is his behavior analyst's first job?
A) to operationally define acting out
B) to determine the antecedents of the acting out
C) to determine the consequences of the acting out
D) to observe the child's behavior

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The first job of the behavior analyst is to operationally define the behavior of "acting out". This means breaking down the behavior into clear and objective behaviors that can be measured consistently. Without a clear definition of the behavior, it's impossible to accurately analyze the antecedents and consequences of it.

Billy,who Has Intellectual Disability,has Been "Acting Out," According to His