A Behavior Analyst Is Working with an Adult Client, Who

A behavior analyst is working with an adult client, who is deemed competent. There are multiple potential behavior targets that need to be addressed including smoking cigarettes, nail biting, and compulsive hand washing. As a first goal, the behavior analyst wants the client to focus on eliminating smoking but the client would prefer to focus on nail biting. The behavior analyst should.

A) develop a self-management plan for eliminating nail biting as this is the preference of the client.
B) develop a self-management plan for eliminating smoking as this behavior poses a serious health risk for the client.
C) convince the client to change their first goal to elimination of smoking.
D) refer the client to another behavior analyst as there is a discrepancy in goal setting priorities.

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