Brian Is an 11-Year-Old Boy with Intellectual Disability Who Picks

Multiple Choice

Brian is an 11-year-old boy with Intellectual Disability who picks at his skin and nails whenever he appears bored or worried. When his parents notice his skin-picking, they tell him to stop and give him attention or treats. Dr. Keller performs a functional analysis of Brian's behavior. In her analysis, the consequences of Brian's behavior might be...

A) feeling bored or worried
B) positive punishment by parents.
C) negative punishment by parents.
D) positive reinforcement by parents.