BCA-U8D

BCA-U8D Name Institution Course Professor Date BCA-U8D 1 What is the target behavior and function? The target behavior in this scenario is J.T.'s aggression, specifically hitting peers in the classroom. The function of this behavior is likely to obtain attention or to escape from a situation that J.T. finds aversive, such as being in the classroom. Behaviors often serve to either gain positive reinforcement, such as attention or to avoid negative situations, like an unpleasant classroom environment (Cooper et al., 2021). The behavior of being escorted out of the room may reinforce J.T.'s aggression, as it allows him to avoid the classroom and gain attention from his teacher. 2 What differential reinforcement procedure would you use and why? To address this behavior, Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) is the most appropriate intervention. DRA focuses on reinforcing an alternative behavior that serves the same function as the target behavior but is more socially acceptable...