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#1. A behavior analyst is observing various scenarios to identify instances of automatic reinforcement. Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, which of the following examples best illustrates a scenario where a behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement?

Dan orders a sweet tea at McDonald’s, pulls up to the window, pays, and receives his meal from an employee, leading him to frequent the drive-thru daily.

Greg arrives home from work, immediately turns on his PlayStation, and plays a video game for two hours, consistently engaging in this activity upon returning home.

Bobby calls his mother every Sunday morning to check in, and his mother always expresses her appreciation for his regular calls, which encourages him to continue the calls.

Jane flaps her hands rhythmically while sitting alone in her room her sister then enters and tells her to stop, leading to a decrease in hand flapping when the sister is present.

Automatic reinforcement occurs when a behavior produces a consequence that directly affects the individual without the mediation of another person The text explicitly states theres no other person involved Greg gets home from work and turns on his playstation plays for two hours so his behavior is maintained right for all we know so far this looks like the better example of automatic reinforcement In this scenario Gregs behavior of playing video games is maintained by the sensory stimulation engagement and enjoyment derived directly from the activity itself without any social interaction or intervention from another person Options A C and D all describe socially mediated consequences where another person an employee Bobbys mother or Janes sister is involved in delivering the consequence for the behavior Option D specifically describes a socially mediated punishment the sister telling her to stop not reinforcement

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