All of the following proactive strategies are designed to help prevent problematic behaviors before they occur, EXCEPT:
A)finding opportunities to reinforce socially appropriate behaviors or "catching" the student being good.
B)providing a quiet, safe place within the classroom where a student can "chill out" when feeling stressed or upset.
C)using a contingent observation where the student is required to observe an action from a little distance without being allowed to participate for a set amount of time.
D)using a precorrection system in which a functional assessment and advanced planning counteract predictable problematic behaviors.

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Using a contingent observation is not a proactive strategy to prevent problematic behaviors before they occur. It is a reactive strategy used after a problematic behavior has already occurred to give the student a chance to observe appropriate behavior and learn from it. The other options, reinforcing positive behaviors, providing a safe space, and using a precorrection system, are proactive strategies aimed at preventing problematic behavior before it occurs.

All of the Following Proactive Strategies Are Designed to Help