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.

john social contacted the noble of religous