What characterization best fits antecedent intervention?

Antecedent intervention is defined as strategies implemented before a behavior occurs, aimed at influencing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence. The intent is to modify the conditions or triggers that may lead to a specific behavior. For example, by changing the environment or providing certain cues, one can either decrease problem behaviors or increase desired behaviors.

This approach contrasts with strategies that react after a behavior has taken place, which do not proactively address the root causes leading to the behavior. Similarly, antecedent interventions differ from reinforcement or punishment methods, as those focus on responding to behaviors rather than modifying the circumstances that lead to them. By addressing antecedents, practitioners can create more favorable conditions that enhance positive behaviors and reduce the frequency of undesirable ones.