In the example of Mrs.Williams in the book,staff used differential reinforcement to get her to make more positive comments.Describe the reinforcement and extinction components of DRA in this case.
A)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff reacted with attention.When she complained,they did not provide attention.
B)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff reacted gave her a back rub.When she complained,they did not provide a back rub.
C)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff let her escape from a task she did not enjoy.When she complained,they required her to complete the task.
D)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff reacted with positive attention.When she complained,they reacted with negative attention.

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In this case, staff used attention as reinforcement for Mrs.Williams' positive comments and extinction by not providing attention when she complained. This is an example of differential reinforcement of an alternative behavior (DRA). Option B uses a back rub, which is not practical in all settings or cultures. Option C includes negative reinforcement and punishment, which are not components of DRA. Option D includes negative attention, which may unintentionally reinforce Mrs.Williams' complaining behavior.

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