Asked by Ahmed Nasser on May 15, 2024

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Stimulus control refers to:

A) any antecedent stimuli that alters a response.
B) any stimuli presented after a behavior occurs.
C) regulating the amount of stimuli an individual is exposed to at any one time.
D) any stimuli that, when removed, increases the occurrence of a behavior.

Stimulus Control

The process by which behaviors are increased or decreased in the presence of specific stimuli, indicating that those stimuli have control over the occurrence of those behaviors.

Antecedent Stimuli

Environmental cues or events that occur before a behavior, which can trigger or influence the occurrence of that behavior.

Occurrence

The fact or frequency of something happening; an event or incident.

  • Define and recognize stimulus control and its importance in behavior modification.
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Faith BridgesMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Stimulus control refers to the influence of antecedent stimuli over behavior, meaning it involves any antecedent stimuli that can alter a response. This is distinct from consequences of behavior, which are not antecedent stimuli.