Asked by Alexus Howell on May 11, 2024

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Differential reinforcement of low rates of responding is appropriate for:

A) reducing but not eliminating certain behaviors
B) increasing appropriate behavior
C) extinguishing inappropriate behavior
D) establishing stimulus control over inappropriate behavior

Differential Reinforcement

The process of reinforcing specific behaviors while not reinforcing other behaviors, used to increase desired behaviors and decrease undesired ones.

DRL

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates, a behavior modification technique used to encourage low rates of behaviors by providing reinforcement only if the behavior occurs at or below a prescribed rate.

  • Identify the differences among several kinds of differential reinforcement (DRO, DRI, DRL, DRA) and their respective uses.
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Karla EliasMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Differential reinforcement of low rates of responding is designed to reduce, but not completely eliminate, certain behaviors by reinforcing periods of time in which the behavior occurs at a lower rate than before.