Behavior ReductionDifficulty 3/5
Before presenting a difficult task, the RBT gives three easy instructions the learner reliably follows, praising each, then presents the difficult task. Which antecedent intervention is this?
- ADemand fading
- BExtinction
- CNoncontingent reinforcement
- DHigh-probability request sequence
Show answer and rationale
Correct: D. Delivering a rapid series of high-probability requests immediately before a low-probability request builds behavioral momentum and increases compliance. It changes the antecedent conditions rather than the consequence.
- C — NCR delivers the reinforcer on a time schedule independent of behavior.
- A — Demand fading gradually increases the number or difficulty of demands over sessions.
- B — Extinction is a consequence procedure.