Asked by Mackenzie Peter on May 24, 2024

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Mary has noticed that when she watches an exciting basketball game, she eats more snack food. She has identified 

A) an initial response level.
B) an antecedent.
C) a typical consequence.
D) her baseline data.

Antecedent

Something that exists or happens before something else and may influence or cause it.

Exciting Basketball Game

Describes a basketball match characterized by intense, thrilling moments, often with close scores and unpredictable outcomes.

Snack Food

A type of food that is typically eaten between meals, often convenience foods that are prepackaged and portable.

  • Acquire knowledge of the core principles of behavior and self-modification techniques, including the utilization of reinforcement, punishment, and antecedent control, to promote stress reduction and well-being enhancement.
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Melissa JonesMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mary has noticed a trigger that precedes her behavior of eating more snack food, which is the definition of an antecedent. The other options do not fit the given scenario.