2. According to research, what is the most reliable form of identifying potentially effective reinforcers?

The most reliable form of identifying potentially effective reinforcers is known as Preference Assessment. It is an adaptive procedure vastly used in the field of reinforcers.

Explanation:

Preference Assessment identifies items that are likely to be effective as reinforcers by identifying a particular learner's preference for them.

Reinforcement is an important part of being an effective behavior technician and the preference assessments are crucial. Plenty of research has shown that when you give the learner an opportunity to show you what they want that is a much better indication of what will work as a reinforcer rather than asking family. Preference assessments identify attention, objects or activities that have a strong potential for serving as reinforcers for target clients. There are ethical reasons to use them. Beyond the scope of the guide is the exhaustive review of the Preference assessment methodology and literature. However, interested readers go through Virus-Ortega et al (2014) for decision - making process and selecting an appropriate method of preference assessment for individuals with disabilities.