Which of the following statements is true regarding antecedents?

A) antecedents are impossible to reverse or "unlearn"
B) antecedents serve as a cue or prompt for an individual to behave in a particular way
C) antecedents are an inherent biological predisposition
D) antecedents cause behavior to occur

Antecedents

The circumstances that exist in the environment before a behavior is exhibited. Antecedents may or may not serve as cues to elicit behavior.

Biological Predisposition

An inherent inclination or tendency due to genetic or hereditary factors.

Behavior

A term that simply refers to what individuals do—their observable actions. Behavior can be verbal or nonverbal. Behavior is also one of the four components of objectives, representing the actions students undertake to indicate that they have knowledge of the content.