What is differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior?

Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) is a procedure in which the teacher would identify a behavior that's incompatible with, or cannot occur at the same time as, the problem behavior. The focus is on replacing negative behaviors with positive behaviors. read more

DRI: Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors As with DRL and DRO, DRI allows us to be positive in reducing the presence of an inappropriate behavior. read more

These behaviors are incompatible. The purpose of differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior is to reduce a frequent, unwanted behavior without actually punishing it. Indeed, with this method you are actually reinforcing an incompatible response while reducing the likelihood of the undesirable one. read more

Behavior change using principles of applied behavior analysis can be done with nonpunishment procedures using differential reinforcement. Differential reinforcement is defined as reinforcing a specific class of behavior while withholding reinforcement for other classes of behavior. read more