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Operant behavior therapy looks at the antecedent and consequence that causes a negative behavior. Reinforcement and punishment are the core tools that are either positive or negative. During the assessment, a therapist would need to determine what?

Modifications
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment

Explanation

Answer - A - Operant behavior operates on the environment and is maintained by its consequences. The therapy deals with modifications of voluntary behavior in regards to environmental influences. There are four basic consequences known as positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment.

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