Question

Which is a strategy for determining whether DRO and/or punishment are responsible for decreasing rude comments?

A) Withdraw both components and reintroduce one at a time.
B) Withdraw both components and reintroduce them together.
C) Withdraw two components at a time.
D) Conduct a multiple baseline design across program components.

Answer 1

The correct strategy for determining whether DRO (differential reinforcement of other behavior) and/or punishment are responsible for decreasing rude comments is `Withdraw both components and reintroduce one at a time.`

The answer is option ⇒A

Step-by-step explanation:

This strategy allows for a systematic evaluation of the effects of each component.

Here's how it works:

• 1. Initially, both DRO and punishment components are in place to decrease rude comments.
• 2. Then, both components are withdrawn, creating a baseline condition where neither DRO nor punishment is present.
• 3. Next, one of the components (either DRO or punishment) is reintroduced while the other remains withdrawn.
• 4. By observing the behavior during this phase, we can assess whether the reintroduced component has an effect on decreasing rude comments.
• 5. After sufficient observation, the roles of the components are reversed, with the previously withdrawn component now reintroduced, while the other component is withdrawn.
• 6. Again, we observe the behavior during this phase to evaluate the effect of the newly reintroduced component.
• 7. By comparing the behavior during the different phases, we can determine whether one or both components are responsible for decreasing rude comments.

The answer is option ⇒A