Which of the following is an example of applied behavior analysis?
A) letting children with burn injuries play a virtual reality game while nurses change their bandages
B) modeling quiet reading for children to teach them to sit quietly while they read
C) talking with children about fears in an attempt to uncover the underlying cause of thumb sucking
D) punishing a child by hitting him and then noticing that the child angrily hits a playmate in the same way

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Applied behavior analysis is a therapeutic technique in which rewards or positive reinforcement are given for desirable behavior. Letting children with burn injuries play a virtual reality game while nurses change their bandages is an example of applied behavior analysis because it is using a reward (the game) to help the children tolerate a painful procedure.

Answer: B
 Modeling quiet reading for children can be a component of applied behavior analysis, as it is teaching a desirable behavior through demonstration and positive reinforcement.

Answer: C
 Talking with children to uncover the underlying cause of thumb sucking may be a part of a larger therapy plan, but it is not an example of applied behavior analysis because it does not involve teaching a specific behavior with rewards or reinforcement.

Answer: D
 Punishment, such as hitting a child, is not a component of applied behavior analysis, which focuses on positive reinforcement of desirable behavior. The child hitting a playmate in the same way after being punished is an example of negative reinforcement, in which an individual learns to behave in a certain way to avoid punishment.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Applied Behavior