1. Selecting the behavior to be increased As indicated earlier in this chapter, the target behavior should be a specific behavior (such as smiling) rather than a general category (such as socialzing). Also, if possible, select a behavior that will come under the control of natural reinforcers after it has been increased in frequency. Finally, as shown in Darren’s case at the beginning of this chapter, to judege the effectiveness of your reinforce accurately, it is important to keep track of how often the behavior occurs prior to your program.