Baseline data are collected on the name calling, swearing, and spitting behavior of a child towards other children.A treatment program is then introduced sequentially on the name calling behavior, then the swearing behavior, and finally the spitting behavior.This is a(n) ____________design:
A)alternating treatments
B)multiple-baseline across behaviors
C)multiple-baseline across situations
D)changing criterion

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The design described involves collecting baseline data on multiple behaviors (name calling, swearing, and spitting), and then sequentially introducing treatment to one behavior at a time. This is the definition of a multiple-baseline across behaviors design.

Baseline Data Are Collected on the Name Calling, Swearing, and Spitting