The third step in developing an ABC plan is considering the consequences—things following a behavior that influence how likely it is to occur again. By managing consequences consistently and appropriately, you can encourage a desirable behavior or discourage an undesirable one. Consequences can be divided into four main categories: positive reinforcement, planned ignoring, strategic punishment, and negative reinforcement. When creating a collaborative ABC plan with your teen, focus most of your attention on positive reinforcement—rewards that increase the likelihood that a desirable behavior
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