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KWilfred

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_____ A decrease in the future frequency of the occurrence of a behavior must be
  observed before a consequence-based intervention qualifies as punishment.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Assume you give a student in your class a forced-choice preference assessment. On this preference assessment, computer time was ranked highest (that is, it was selected the most frequently). What can you say about computer time, based on this information?
 
  a. Computer time is a reinforcer for this student.
  b. Computer time may be a reinforcer for this student.
  c. Computer time is a punisher for this student.
  d. Computer time is a non-preferred stimulus.



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

B



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