Scotty bites his nails. He is taught to grasp a pencil every time he tries to bite his nails. What type of intervention is being employed?
A) habit reversal
B) forced movement exercise
C) time out from misbehavior
D) response covariation suppression

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Habit reversal is a behavioral intervention technique that involves teaching the individual to perform a competing response (in this case, grasping a pencil) whenever they feel the urge to engage in the undesirable habit (nail biting). This helps in reducing or eliminating the habit.

Scotty Bites His Nails