Michael often gets out of his seat in the classroom.His buddy has noticed a pattern.Any time the teacher leaves the room,Michael gets out of his seat.When the teacher returns,she reprimands Michael.What is the antecedent of Michael's behavior?
A)The teacher leaves the room.
B)Michael gets out of his seat.
C)Michael's buddy observes Michael's behavior.
D)The teacher reprimands Michael.

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The antecedent of Michael's behavior is the teacher leaving the room. This triggers Michael to get out of his seat, indicating that his behavior is influenced by the absence of authority.

Michael Often Gets Out of His Seat in the Classroom