Decreasing target behavior in a self-modification program can be done in all of the following ways except ___________.

A self-modification program should encourage less unwanted behavior, for example by rewarding reductions, applying an appropriate consequence when the behavior occurs, or avoiding triggers. Rewarding an increase in unwanted behavior would work against the goal, so the exception is “establishing a reinforcer that is given when unwanted behavior is increased.”

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