Functional communication training (fct) is the teaching of an appropriate communication form to reduce an inappropriate behavior that serves a communicative intent. this is an example of which behavior reduction procedure?

differential reinforcement (DR) procedure

Explanation: Functional communication training (FCT) is a method used to teach individuals with severe behavioral problems acceptable behaviors by reinforcing alternative behaviors. It is a form of Differential Reinforcement.

FCT sees behavior as a way of communication and is appropriate for people with learning disabilities or speech difficulties. FCT establishes the factors in the individual’s surrounding that is enforcing the undesirable behavior then designing a new response which is acceptable to the factor or event.  

For example if a student screams when he does not understand a question or topic in class, a teacher may teach him a simple sentence or sign language which serves as an alternative way to express his confusion.

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.

the answer is d.index