For promoting maintenance, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using a reinforcement schedule that most closely approximates the schedule in the natural environment is the most appropriate approach for promoting maintenance. This allows the individual to continue receiving regular reinforcement for the desired behavior even when they are outside of the training environment, and helps to ensure that the behavior becomes a long-lasting habit. Continually reinforcing the behavior in the natural environment (option A) is a good strategy, but it is not always feasible or practical to do so consistently. Discontinuing the schedule of reinforcement used in the training environment (option B) would likely result in a decrease or extinction of the behavior over time. A token economy with point gains and losses (option C) may be helpful in the training setting, but may not be as effective in promoting maintenance in the natural environment where token systems are not typically used.

For Promoting Maintenance, Which Approach Is MOST Appropriate