Which technique involves rewarding a behavior that cannot occur simultaneously with an undesirable behavior?

The technique focused on rewarding a behavior that cannot occur simultaneously with an undesirable behavior is known as Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior. This approach aims to reduce undesired behaviors by reinforcing a behavior that is incompatible with them, meaning that when the individual engages in the desired behavior, they cannot engage in the undesired behavior at the same time.

For instance, if a child tends to shout out in class, teaching and reinforcing a behavior like raising their hand to answer questions would be effective because raising a hand and shouting cannot happen at the same moment. By consistently rewarding the child for raising their hand, the likelihood of shouting decreases since they are engaged in an incompatible behavior.

Other options are not relevant in this context because they either describe different types of reinforcement that do not specify the simultaneous occurrence aspect or do not align with established behavioral techniques recognized in behavioral therapy and management.