The instruction given by airlines before takeoff regarding the use of the oxygen masks in the case of lost air pressure in the cabin is an example of:
A) A function-altering event
B) Contingency-shaped behavior
C) Joint control by two verbal stimuli
D) Generalized imitative behavior

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A function-altering event refers to an event that changes the future behavior of an individual based on the information provided. The instruction about oxygen masks is designed to alter passengers' responses to a specific situation (loss of cabin pressure) that they might encounter in the future, thus fitting the definition of a function-altering event.

The Instruction Given by Airlines Before Takeoff Regarding the Use