What function of behavior describes behaviors maintained by the removal of socially-mediated nonpreferred stimuli (e.g., being asked to do homework, engage in boring or scary activities, etc.)?
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✓ Correct answer: D. 【3】EscapeThe escape function describes behavior maintained by the removal of nonpreferred stimuli. The term "escape" implies the behavior's function. Escape specifically refers to socially-mediated consequences. For instance, if a parent says, "Go do your homework" , it is a socially-mediated demand. If the client then tantrums and the parent gives up on the demand, then it is escape. This is different from automatic, where non-socially-mediated consequences occur. For instance, having a headache and taking a medication results in the removal of the headache. Since no one else is involved, it is not socially mediated, making it automatic rather than escape.
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