Several students in Mr.Samber's class have trouble keeping themselves on task during independent seatwork assignments.Mr.Samber gives each of these students a piece of paper on which they are to make a check mark every time they find themselves doing something other than their assignment during seatwork time.Mr.Samber is using which one of the following techniques for changing behavior?
A)Reinforcement of an incompatible behavior
B)A contingency contract
C)Removal punishment
D)Self-monitoring

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Mr. Samber is using self-monitoring as a technique for changing behavior. Self-monitoring involves individuals keeping track of their own behavior and recording when they engage in desired or undesired behaviors. In this case, Mr. Samber has provided the students with a tool (the paper to make check marks) to monitor their own behavior during seatwork time.

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