Which term describes the rule that for every behavior targeted for reduction, at least one functionally equivalent behavior should be targeted for increase?

Which term describes the rule that for every behavior targeted for reduction, at least one functionally equivalent behavior should be targeted for increase?

• A. Fair-pair
• B. Behavioral emergency
• C. Emergency procedures
• D. Predictable and expected

Answer: (A)

Fair-pair is the idea that when you work to reduce a problem behavior, you also teach and reinforce at least one behavior that serves the same function or yields the same outcome. The goal is to keep access to reinforcement while shifting the person to a more appropriate way to get it. For example, if someone yells to gain attention, you would reinforce a more appropriate behavior like raising a hand and waiting for attention. By providing an equally reinforcing alternative, you prevent a drop in overall reinforcement and reduce frustration, making it more likely the replacement behavior will be used. This concept isn’t about crisis protocols or about predictability; it’s specifically about pairing reduction of one behavior with increased reinforcement for a functionally equivalent alternative.

Fair-pair is the idea that when you work to reduce a problem behavior, you also teach and reinforce at least one behavior that serves the same function or yields the same outcome. The goal is to keep access to reinforcement while shifting the person to a more appropriate way to get it. For example, if someone yells to gain attention, you would reinforce a more appropriate behavior like raising a hand and waiting for attention. By providing an equally reinforcing alternative, you prevent a drop in overall reinforcement and reduce frustration, making it more likely the replacement behavior will be used. This concept isn’t about crisis protocols or about predictability; it’s specifically about pairing reduction of one behavior with increased reinforcement for a functionally equivalent alternative.