Author Question: The measurement of behavior is important because: a. measurement can determine if treatment is ... (Read 98 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

The measurement of behavior is important because:

a. measurement can determine if treatment is necessary
b. measurement can determine the best treatment
c. measurement can determine if the treatment is working
d. all of these

Question 2

Tommy's parents used extinction to decrease his behavior of crying when he had to eat vegetables by making him eat them despite his crying. When Tommy is going to be with his grandparents or a babysitter, his parents tell them to make sure Tommy eats his vegetables even if he cries. Which consideration in the use of extinction is being addressed?

a. eliminating a reinforcer
b. maintaining consistency
c. whether it is safe to use extinction
d. ability to tolerate an extinction burst