In order to decrease a target behavior using consequence manipulations,you should __________ for the target behavior and __________ for the alternative behavior.
A) provide punishers;eliminate punishers
B) provide reinforcers;eliminate reinforcers
C) eliminate reinforcers;provide reinforcers
D) A and C

Question

In order to decrease a target behavior using consequence manipulations,you should __________ for the target behavior and __________ for the alternative behavior.​
A) ​provide punishers;eliminate punishers
B) ​provide reinforcers;eliminate reinforcers
C) ​eliminate reinforcers;provide reinforcers
D) ​A and C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To decrease a target behavior, you should eliminate reinforcers for that behavior (making it less likely to occur) and provide reinforcers for an alternative, more desirable behavior (increasing the likelihood of the alternative behavior). This approach combines elements of both options A (providing punishers for the target behavior can be seen as a form of eliminating reinforcers) and C, making D the correct choice.

In Order to Decrease a Target Behavior Using Consequence Manipulations,you