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khang

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Define negative reinforcement.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the basic methodology of implementing a multiple baseline design across behaviors.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Negative reinforcement can be defined as the termination, reduction, or postponement of a stimulus, contingent upon a response, which results in an increase in the future probability of that response.

Answer to Question 2

Answer should include: Two or more different behaviors for one participant are selected and baseline measurement for each behavior is conducted. After steady state responding is obtained in baseline, the independent variable is applied to one behavior while maintaining baseline conditions for the other





 

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