An event that occurs prior to a target behavior but not in the same exact environment as the target behavior is known as which of the following?
A)Setting event
B)Consequence event
C)Negative event
D)Related event

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A setting event is an environmental factor that could influence a target behavior but occurs prior to the behavior and not necessarily in the same exact environment. A consequence event occurs after the behavior, a negative event implies a negative consequence, and a related event is not a commonly used term in behavior analysis.

An Event That Occurs Prior to a Target Behavior but Not