What does DRI stand for in behavioral terminology?

In behavioral terminology, DRI stands for "Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior." This approach is used to reduce a specific undesirable behavior by reinforcing a behavior that cannot occur simultaneously with the unwanted behavior. The fundamental principle behind DRI is to encourage the replacement of an inappropriate behavior with a more desirable one that is incompatible with it.

For example, if a child frequently interrupts others while they're speaking, reinforcing the behavior of raising their hand instead creates an environment where the two behaviors cannot occur at the same time. The focus is on reinforcing the desirable behavior (raising a hand to speak) while not providing reinforcement for the unwanted behavior (interrupting). This strategy effectively promotes positive behavior changes.

The other options provided describe different concepts or approaches in behavioral training but do not accurately capture what DRI refers to within the context of behavior modification techniques.